South Africa's textile imports up 10% in 2024 despite December decline
South Africa’s textile imports totalled 65,476 million rand (~$3.55 billion) in 2024, marking a 10 per cent rise from 2023. Exports increased slightly by 1.8 per cent to 23,578.8 million rand (~$1.28 billion). However, in December 2024, imports fell by 14.6 per cent MoM, while exports declined by 26.5 per cent. Despite monthly drop, overall trade in textiles showed an upward trend over the year.
South Africa’s textile imports totalled 65,476 million rand (~$3.55 billion) in 2024, marking a 10 per cent rise from 2023.
Exports increased slightly by 1.8 per cent to 23,578.8 million rand (~$1.28 billion).
However, in December 2024, imports fell by 14.6 per cent MoM, while exports declined by 26.5 per cent.
Despite monthly drop, overall trade in textiles showed an upward trend over the year.
