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South Africa's textile imports up 10% in 2024 despite December decline

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• South Africa's textile imports totalled ****,*** million rand (~$*.* billion) in 2024, marking a ** per cent rise from 2023.
• Exports increased slightly by *.* per cent to **,***.8 million rand (~$*.** billion).
• However, in December 2024, imports fell by **.* per cent MoM, while exports declined by **.* per cent.
• Despite the monthly drop, overall trade in textiles showed an upward trend over the year.