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South Africa Africa

International Trade Statistics & Market Analysis • 2024

Imports

2024
Total Value$81.6B
Top Imports From
Other
Top ProductTransmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo

Exports

2024
Total Value$143.9B
Top Exports To
China
Top ProductGold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar
Overview
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Countries South Africa Imports From

CountryValueShare
Other
$19,763,275,630
24.2%
ChinaChina
$15,211,626,870
18.6%
GermanyGermany
$8,106,620,950
9.9%
United StatesUnited States
$3,869,478,590
4.7%
IndiaIndia
$3,841,073,870
4.7%
ThailandThailand
$2,815,488,530
3.5%
TanzaniaTanzania
$2,286,182,860
2.8%
JapanJapan
$1,790,130,810
2.2%
ItalyItaly
$1,676,318,220
2.1%
NetherlandsNetherlands
$1,554,847,770
1.9%
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
$1,496,747,150
1.8%
FranceFrance
$1,440,522,560
1.8%
ZimbabweZimbabwe
$1,329,925,420
1.6%
SpainSpain
$1,100,091,970
1.3%
NamibiaNamibia
$1,015,071,510
1.2%
AustraliaAustralia
$997,680,890
1.2%
BrazilBrazil
$925,164,830
1.1%
BelgiumBelgium
$815,407,120
1%
MozambiqueMozambique
$688,250,960
0.8%
IndonesiaIndonesia
$642,968,450
0.8%
Total$81,569,203,760

Geographical Sourcing & Origin AnalysisOrigins

This dataset identifies the primary nations supplying South Africa. In 2024 the total import value reached$81,569,203,760.various origins emerged as the leading supplier, contributing24.2%to the sourcing mix across all 116 origins.

Products South Africa Imports

HS CodeProductValueShare
Visual category for product Transmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo852520Transmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo$2,988,583,580
4.1%
Visual category for product Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di870322Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di$1,476,543,430
2%
Visual category for product Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products,300490Other medicaments of mixed or unmixed products,$1,429,017,980
1.9%
Visual category for product Storage units, whether or not presented with th847193Storage units, whether or not presented with th$978,680,300
1.3%
Visual category for product Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar710813Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar$820,954,800
1.1%
Visual category for product Diamonds non-industrial unworked or simply sawn710231Diamonds non-industrial unworked or simply sawn$800,580,450
1.1%
Visual category for product Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum281820Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum$667,241,880
0.9%
Visual category for product Parts and accessories of automatic data process847330Parts and accessories of automatic data process$655,944,430
0.9%
Visual category for product Semi-milled or wholly milled rice100630Semi-milled or wholly milled rice$641,239,060
0.9%
Visual category for product Static converters, nes850440Static converters, nes$633,580,610
0.9%
Visual category for product Digital process units whether or not presented847191Digital process units whether or not presented$624,970,030
0.9%
Visual category for product Other articles of plastics, nes392690Other articles of plastics, nes$606,093,040
0.8%
Visual category for product Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di870323Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di$563,776,080
0.8%
Visual category for product Spelt, common wheat and meslin100190Spelt, common wheat and meslin$537,435,670
0.7%
Visual category for product Electric generating sets, nes850230Electric generating sets, nes$504,020,290
0.7%
Visual category for product Palm oil (excl. crude) and liquid fractions151190Palm oil (excl. crude) and liquid fractions$498,191,570
0.7%
Visual category for product Mixtures of odoriferous substances, for the foo330210Mixtures of odoriferous substances, for the foo$479,624,740
0.7%
Visual category for product Electric accumulators, nes850780Electric accumulators, nes$465,358,140
0.6%
Visual category for product Wire of refined copper of which the max cross s740811Wire of refined copper of which the max cross s$450,184,560
0.6%
Visual category for product Motor vehicle parts nes870899Motor vehicle parts nes$447,733,920
0.6%
Total$73,401,704,250

Product Category BreakdownImports

Classified by HS Codes, these statistics reveal the industrial components commodities entering South Africa. The most significant import category is Transmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo representing a 4.1% share of the 4136 major product groups tracked in our database.

Countries South Africa Exports To

CountryValueShare
ChinaChina
$22,219,283,900
15.4%
Other
$21,262,603,420
14.8%
United StatesUnited States
$14,002,326,400
9.7%
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
$12,775,562,580
8.9%
IndiaIndia
$11,200,176,210
7.8%
GermanyGermany
$10,456,488,350
7.3%
JapanJapan
$5,508,322,030
3.8%
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
$3,271,274,990
2.3%
ZimbabweZimbabwe
$3,128,918,950
2.2%
NamibiaNamibia
$2,882,709,610
2%
South KoreaSouth Korea
$2,444,925,150
1.7%
ZambiaZambia
$2,384,609,390
1.7%
NetherlandsNetherlands
$2,066,085,370
1.4%
ItalyItaly
$2,042,626,990
1.4%
MozambiqueMozambique
$1,866,655,300
1.3%
Hong KongHong Kong
$1,828,500,770
1.3%
BelgiumBelgium
$1,710,474,520
1.2%
CanadaCanada
$1,577,094,720
1.1%
FranceFrance
$1,417,927,410
1%
SpainSpain
$1,369,662,140
1%
Total$143,872,910,070

Global Destination MarketsTrade Routes

An analysis of South Africa export footprint, which saw a total outbound value of$143,872,910,070 in 2024.China remains the primary bilateral partner, accounting for15.4% of outbound supply channels.

Products South Africa Exports

HS CodeProductValueShare
Visual category for product Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar710813Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar$16,338,171,970
16%
Visual category for product Non-agglomerated iron ores and concentrates260111Non-agglomerated iron ores and concentrates$6,331,671,170
6.2%
Visual category for product Bituminous coal, not agglomerated270112Bituminous coal, not agglomerated$5,959,352,310
5.8%
Visual category for product Diesel powered trucks with a GVW not exceeding870421Diesel powered trucks with a GVW not exceeding$5,037,785,480
4.9%
Visual category for product Ferro-chromium containing by weight more than 4720241Ferro-chromium containing by weight more than 4$3,805,133,000
3.7%
Visual category for product Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di870323Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di$2,229,541,850
2.2%
Visual category for product Platinum in other semi-manufactured forms711019Platinum in other semi-manufactured forms$2,174,168,200
2.1%
Visual category for product Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di870321Automobiles with reciprocating piston engine di$2,098,595,690
2.1%
Visual category for product Palladium unwrought or in powder form711021Palladium unwrought or in powder form$1,973,739,780
1.9%
Visual category for product Platinum unwrought or in powder form711011Platinum unwrought or in powder form$1,893,434,910
1.9%
Visual category for product Rhodium unwrought or in powder form711031Rhodium unwrought or in powder form$1,720,219,520
1.7%
Visual category for product Aluminium unwrought, not alloyed760110Aluminium unwrought, not alloyed$1,383,464,060
1.4%
Visual category for product Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus842139Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus$1,066,263,250
1%
Visual category for product Iridium, osmium and ruthenium unwrought or in p711041Iridium, osmium and ruthenium unwrought or in p$1,054,681,260
1%
Visual category for product Precious metal ores and concentrates (excl. sil261690Precious metal ores and concentrates (excl. sil$1,031,040,830
1%
Visual category for product Fresh grapes080610Fresh grapes$841,257,090
0.8%
Visual category for product Maize (excl. seed)100590Maize (excl. seed)$813,568,840
0.8%
Visual category for product Diamonds non-industrial nes excluding mounted o710239Diamonds non-industrial nes excluding mounted o$813,020,520
0.8%
Visual category for product Oranges, fresh or dried080510Oranges, fresh or dried$761,850,140
0.7%
Visual category for product Diamonds non-industrial unworked or simply sawn710231Diamonds non-industrial unworked or simply sawn$736,435,590
0.7%
Total$101,935,536,210

Production & Manufacturing OutputExports

Identify South Africa top-performing manufacturing strengths. The dominant export sector is Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar which contributes16% to the nation's overall output across4146 active export sectors.

South Africa Trade Performance Analysis

Economic Indicators & Market Flow • 2024

ID: ZA-2024-STAT

Based on 2024 trade records,South Africa maintains a robust commercial profile within Africa. The nation's trade architecture is heavily influenced by its export strength toChina, which represents 15.4% of its outbound market share across 136 destinations.

On the supply side, South Africa's industrial and consumer demand is largely met by imports from various origins, which accounts for approximately24.2% of its 116 trade origins. The integration of Transmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo into the local economy highlights a strategic dependency on specific global value chains, representing 4.1% of total imports across 4136 commodities.

The primary export for South Africa is Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar, which accounts for roughly 16% of overall exports across 4146 product categories.

Market Dominance In Imports

24.2%from Partners

Primary Import

HS-852520

Transmission apparatus, for radioteleph incorpo

Market Dominance In Exports

15.4%to China

Primary Export

HS-710813

Gold in oth semi-manufactured forms,non-monetar

Bilateral Integration

South Africa integration accounts for $225,442,113,830 annual value.

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