T3 · Product exporter position

South Africa exports of Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached (HS 540771)

See where South Africa stands in fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter ZAFHS6 540771Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$259.8KLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

12Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+19.1%Annualized change

Destination HHI

2,163Destination concentration

Weighted share

41.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is South Africa in Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 540771. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$259.8K
Current 2024 exports$97.1K
Three-year average$92.0K
Historical peak$1.6M

Market position

Active destinations12
Destination HHI2,163
Weighted share41.9%
Share change+11.6 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+19.1%
Volatility1.3
Maximum drawdown46.8%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterSouth AfricaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$259.8KSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$97.1KCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+19.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+37.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationMDGDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share39.1%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration2,163HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+11.6 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes61.4%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does South Africa sell fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Mexico$20.2K0.2%+68.5%0.1% tariffGrowing

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$20.2K
Market share
0.2%
Growth
+68.5%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does South Africa's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

United Kingdom: $239.6K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Mauritius: $446.1 / ton.

Median price

$7.5K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for South Africa and HS 540771 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$56.0K-32.6%11
2011$30.2K-46.1%13
2012$54.8K+81.6%11
2013$311.5K+468.1%7
2014$430.3K+38.1%8
2015$41.5K-90.4%10
2016$171.9K+314.2%10
2017$96.8K-43.7%13
2018$58.7K-39.4%11
2019$19.7K-66.5%12
2020$24.2K+22.8%9
2021$57.5K+137.9%8
2022$121.2K+110.9%8
2023$57.8K-52.3%13
2024$97.1K+68%12

Exporter context

South Africa economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 540771.

South Africa has reported exports of $143.6B and a trade balance of $34.9B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 53% trade openness, 19.8% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about South Africa fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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