Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $301M in Wool, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Wool in the world. At the same year, Wool was the 49th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Wool exports from South Africa are: China ($150M), Germany ($50M), Czechia ($49.1M), Italy ($23M), and Bulgaria ($13.4M).
The fastest growing export markets for Wool of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Germany ($29.6M), Czechia ($25M), and Bulgaria ($8.82M).
Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $38.3M in Wool, becoming the 10th largest importer of Wool in the world. At the same year, Wool was the 368th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Wool primarily from: Lesotho ($36.2M), Australia ($1.33M), United Kingdom ($400k), New Zealand ($314k), and Namibia ($26k).
The fastest growing import markets in Wool for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Australia ($1.19M), New Zealand ($112k), and United Kingdom ($23.5k).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Wool from South Africa to the United States.