South Africa’s textile and apparel imports fell 23.2 per cent year on year to 4,794.2 million rand in January 2026, while exports slipped 1.4 per cent.
Despite the decline, the country remains heavily reliant on Asian suppliers due to weak domestic competitiveness.
In 2025, imports edged up 1.3 per cent and exports rose 5.7 per cent, though structural constraints continue to limit export capacity.
Despite the decline, the country remains heavily reliant on Asian suppliers due to weak domestic competitiveness.
In 2025, imports edged up 1.3 per cent and exports rose 5.7 per cent, though structural constraints continue to limit export capacity.
