South Africa Export Import trade data

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11-Apr-2025

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Key Indicators

Export Shipments: 22,174,327
Buyers: 8,439
Export Trading Partners: 90
Import Shipments: 10,002,071
Suppliers: 8,313
Import Trading Partners: 79

Overview

South Africa: Trade Dynamics and Geographical Factors

South Africa, located at the southern tip of the African continent, is a key player in regional and global trade. In 2025, South Africa ranked 27 globally in terms of GDP. Its strategic location and diverse economy offer significant trade opportunities, though challenges remain.

Positives:

1. Strategic Position: South Africa’s location provides access to major shipping routes, making it a critical gateway for trade with the rest of Africa and international markets.
2. Natural Resources: Rich in minerals such as gold, platinum, and diamonds, South Africa is a major exporter of these valuable commodities.
3. Developed Infrastructure: The country boasts advanced infrastructure, including modern ports, roads, and railways, supporting efficient trade logistics.

Negatives:

1. Geopolitical Risks: Economic and political instability, including labor strikes and policy uncertainty, can disrupt trade activities.
2. Regional Disparities: Inequitable infrastructure development between urban and rural areas can hinder nationwide trade efficiency.
3. Logistical Challenges: Despite strong infrastructure, issues such as port congestion and high logistics costs can impact trade competitiveness.

South Africa import export data, including buyer and supplier names, is available on the Volza Platform.

Exports:

In October 2024, South Africa ranked 22th in global exports. Exports totaled 92 billion, which is a 3% increase from October 2023.

On a TTM basis from October 2023 to October 2024, South Africa's rank was 22, with exports of 92 billion, indicating a 3% growth from the previous year.

In 2024, exports reached 92 billion, showing a -24% YOY growth from 2023. China, USA, Germany, Areas, nes, Mozambique, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Netherlands, Botswana were the main export destinations. Products exported were Precious Stones and Metals, Mineral Ores and Ash, Vehicles and Parts.

Buyers included SPAR WESTERN CAPE PTY LTD, PICK AND PAY, and SHOPRITE CHECKERS PTY LTD.

Imports:

In October 2024, South Africa ranked 23th in global imports, with imports valued at 90 billion, representing a 6% growth from 2023.

From October 2023 to October 2024, the country's imports amounted to 90 billion, showing a 6% growth from the preceding year.

In 2024, imports totaled 90 billion, marking a -19% YOY growth from 2023. Sources of these imports were China, USA, Germany, India, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Oman, Italy. Imported products were Mineral fuels and oils, Machinery and equipment, Electrical machinery and equipment. Suppliers were SUZUKI AUTO SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD, HYUNDAI AUTOMOTIVE S A PTY LTD, and TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICAA MOTOR PTY LTD.

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Import Factsheet

Data Source: Detailed Mirror
Data Coverage: 40%
Last Shipment: 08, Apr, 2025
Update Frequency: Monthly
Import Shipment: 10,002,071 -99.4%
Trading Partners: 79 -90.5%
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Source : Volza: Import Data

Export Factsheet

Data Source: Detailed Mirror
Data Coverage: 40%
Last Shipment: 08, Apr, 2025
Update Frequency: Monthly
Export Shipment: 22,174,327 0%
Trading Partners: 90 -94.61%
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Source : Volza: Export Data

South Africa
Import Export Data

32,176,398 Bill of Ladings, 8,439 Buyers, 8,313 Suppliers

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Trading Partners

Top Trading Partners of South Africa

Import Trading Partners

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Product	Importers	Suppliers	Arrival Date
KAMAGRA JELLY VOL 2 - 1 X 5gm SILDENAF View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024
759220D040 TAPE, BLACK OUT, NO View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024
86309WC002 POLE SUB-ASSY, ROOF ANTENNA View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024
67003WC012 PANEL SUB-ASSY, RR DOOR, RH View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024
87910WC113 MIRROR ASSY, OUTER RR VIEW, R View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024
42602WC007 CAP SUB-ASSY, WHEEL View Complete bill of Lading	India	India	30-Nov-2024

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Product	Exporters	Buyers	Arrival Date
FLAT-ROLLED PRODUCTS OF STAINLESS STEEL , OF A , WIDT - STAINLESS STEEL FREIGHT PREPAID E24 0 , 3926 SHIPPED ON BOARD STATISTICAL CODE : 7219 , .13.90.6. MARKS & NUMBERS:FISCHER STAINLESS S , TEEL TUBING CANADA04P007895-MONTREAL View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024
1 X 20'GP CONTAINER CONTAINING 21 PIECES STEE , L CASTINGS PACK ONTO 14 PALLETS AND 8 PIECE , S STEEL CASTINGS LOOSE View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024
HANDLING UNIT-12970093 View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024
WINE View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024
MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GOODS - O , THER - 2 XTOYOTA LANDCRUISER BATTERY OPERATED , VEHICLES View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024
WINE View Complete bill of Lading	USA	USA	04-Dec-2024

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Datasets

Africa-Central

Cameroon Export Data
0.1M | Updated 30-March-25

Cameroon Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-March-25

Central African Republic Export Data
19k | Updated 11-March-25

Central African Republic Import Data
19k | Updated 31-December-21

Congo Export Data
656 | Updated 04-October-24

Congo Import Data
656 | Updated 31-December-24

Sao Tome And Principe Export Data
1778 | Updated 28-February-25

Sao Tome And Principe Import Data
1778 | Updated 28-February-25

Africa-East

Burundi Export Data
63k | Updated 28-February-25

Burundi Import Data
63k | Updated 28-February-25

Djibouti Export Data
33k | Updated 11-March-25

Djibouti Import Data
33k | Updated 31-December-22

Ethiopia Export Data
1.20M | Updated 31-July-24

Ethiopia Import Data
1.20M | Updated 31-July-24

Kenya Export Data
7.86M | Updated 11-March-25

Kenya Import Data
7.86M | Updated 31-December-24

Malawi Export Data
53k | Updated 31-March-25

Malawi Import Data
53k | Updated 31-March-25

Mauritius Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Mauritius Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Rwanda Export Data
1.14M | Updated 11-March-25

Rwanda Import Data
1.14M | Updated 28-February-25

Tanzania Export Data
0.4M | Updated 17-January-25

Tanzania Import Data
0.4M | Updated 17-January-25

Uganda Export Data
1.74M | Updated 28-February-25

Uganda Import Data
1.74M | Updated 28-February-25

Zambia Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Zambia Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Zimbabwe Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-July-23

Zimbabwe Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-July-23

Africa-North

Algeria Export Data
34k | Updated 11-March-25

Algeria Import Data
34k | Updated 31-December-22

Egypt Export Data
28k | Updated 31-December-22

Egypt Import Data
28k | Updated 31-December-22

South Sudan Export Data
0.8M | Updated 11-March-25

South Sudan Import Data
0.8M | Updated 28-February-25

Western Sahara Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Western Sahara Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Africa-South

Botswana Export Data
0.6M | Updated 28-February-25

Botswana Import Data
0.6M | Updated 28-February-25

Lesotho Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-March-25

Lesotho Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-March-25

Namibia Export Data
0.7M | Updated 28-February-25

Namibia Import Data
0.7M | Updated 28-February-25

South Africa Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

South Africa Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Africa-West

Ghana Export Data
6004 | Updated 26-December-22

Ghana Import Data
6004 | Updated 28-December-22

Ivory Coast Export Data
0.9M | Updated 31-March-25

Ivory Coast Import Data
0.9M | Updated 31-March-25

Nigeria Export Data
0.1M | Updated 01-March-25

Nigeria Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-March-25

America-Central

Costa Rica Export Data
6.65M | Updated 30-June-24

Costa Rica Import Data
6.65M | Updated 30-June-24

Guatemala Export Data
0.8M | Updated 01-August-19

Guatemala Import Data
0.8M | Updated 01-August-19

Nicaragua Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Nicaragua Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Panama Export Data
0.3M | Updated 30-June-24

Panama Import Data
0.3M | Updated 30-June-24

Asia-Central

Afghanistan Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Afghanistan Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Kazakhstan Export Data
1.89M | Updated 28-February-25

Kazakhstan Import Data
1.89M | Updated 28-February-25

Kyrgyzstan Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Kyrgyzstan Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Uzbekistan Export Data
1.81M | Updated 31-January-25

Uzbekistan Import Data
1.81M | Updated 31-January-25

Asia-East

China Export Data
0 | Updated 01-March-18

China Import Data
0 | Updated 01-March-18

Hong Kong Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Hong Kong Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Japan Export Data
0.4M | Updated 31-December-22

Japan Import Data
0.4M | Updated 31-December-22

North Korea Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

North Korea Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

South Korea Export Data
0.4M | Updated 31-December-22

South Korea Import Data
0.4M | Updated 31-December-22

Taiwan Export Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Taiwan Import Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Asia-South

Bangladesh Export Data
0.1M | Updated 29-December-22

Bangladesh Import Data
0.1M | Updated 30-November-20

Bhutan Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Bhutan Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

India Export Data
0 | Updated 29-February-20

India Import Data
0 | Updated 29-February-20

Maldives Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Maldives Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Nepal Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Nepal Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Pakistan Export Data
64k | Updated 31-January-25

Pakistan Import Data
64k | Updated 31-July-20

Sri Lanka Export Data
0 | Updated 12-August-24

Sri Lanka Import Data
0 | Updated 12-August-24

Asia-Southeast

Brunei Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Brunei Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Cambodia Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Cambodia Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Indonesia Export Data
0 | Updated 31-March-25

Indonesia Import Data
0 | Updated 31-March-25

Malaysia Export Data
0.3M | Updated 31-December-22

Malaysia Import Data
0.3M | Updated 31-December-22

Myanmar Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Myanmar Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Philippines Export Data
0 | Updated 01-December-17

Philippines Import Data
0 | Updated 01-December-17

Singapore Export Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Singapore Import Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Vietnam Export Data
0 | Updated 30-November-20

Vietnam Import Data
0 | Updated 30-November-20

Asia-West

Armenia Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Armenia Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Turkey Export Data
73k | Updated 31-December-22

Turkey Import Data
73k | Updated 31-December-22

Australia/Oceania

Australia Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Australia Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Fiji Export Data
54k | Updated 31-October-21

Fiji Import Data
54k | Updated 31-October-21

New Zealand Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

New Zealand Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Europe-East

Bulgaria Export Data
3.16M | Updated 01-March-24

Bulgaria Import Data
3.16M | Updated 01-March-24

Czech Republic Export Data
7.88M | Updated 01-December-24

Czech Republic Import Data
7.88M | Updated 01-December-24

Hungary Export Data
6.13M | Updated 01-March-24

Hungary Import Data
6.13M | Updated 01-March-24

Moldova Export Data
1.23M | Updated 31-May-23

Moldova Import Data
1.23M | Updated 31-May-23

Poland Export Data
8.48M | Updated 01-March-24

Poland Import Data
8.48M | Updated 01-March-24

Romania Export Data
4.97M | Updated 01-March-24

Romania Import Data
4.97M | Updated 01-March-24

Russia Export Data
13603307 | Updated 31-July-24

Russia Import Data
13603307 | Updated 31-July-24

Slovakia Export Data
4.33M | Updated 01-March-24

Slovakia Import Data
4.33M | Updated 01-March-24

Ukraine Export Data
9.80M | Updated 31-January-25

Ukraine Import Data
9.80M | Updated 31-January-25

Europe-North

Denmark Export Data
9990 | Updated 12-August-24

Denmark Import Data
9990 | Updated 12-August-24

Estonia Export Data
2.43M | Updated 01-March-24

Estonia Import Data
2.43M | Updated 01-March-24

Finland Export Data
19k | Updated 31-December-22

Finland Import Data
19k | Updated 31-December-22

Ireland Export Data
2.88M | Updated 01-March-24

Ireland Import Data
2.88M | Updated 01-March-24

Latvia Export Data
2.56M | Updated 01-March-24

Latvia Import Data
2.56M | Updated 01-March-24

Lithuania Export Data
4.44M | Updated 01-March-24

Lithuania Import Data
4.44M | Updated 01-March-24

Norway Export Data
27k | Updated 31-December-22

Norway Import Data
27k | Updated 31-December-22

Scotland Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Scotland Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Sweden Export Data
8.04M | Updated 01-March-24

Sweden Import Data
8.04M | Updated 01-March-24

United Kingdom Export Data
59k | Updated 12-August-24

United Kingdom Import Data
59k | Updated 12-August-24

Europe-South

Albania Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Albania Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Andorra Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Andorra Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Croatia Export Data
3.01M | Updated 01-March-24

Croatia Import Data
3.01M | Updated 01-March-24

Cyprus Export Data
0.3M | Updated 01-March-24

Cyprus Import Data
0.3M | Updated 01-March-24

Greece Export Data
16k | Updated 31-December-22

Greece Import Data
16k | Updated 31-December-22

Italy Export Data
0.2M | Updated 12-August-24

Italy Import Data
0.2M | Updated 12-August-24

Malta Export Data
0.2M | Updated 01-March-24

Malta Import Data
0.2M | Updated 01-March-24

Portugal Export Data
5.43M | Updated 01-March-24

Portugal Import Data
5.43M | Updated 01-March-24

Slovenia Export Data
5.11M | Updated 01-March-24

Slovenia Import Data
5.11M | Updated 01-March-24

Spain Export Data
0.3M | Updated 12-August-24

Spain Import Data
0.3M | Updated 12-August-24

Yugoslavia Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Yugoslavia Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Europe-West

Austria Export Data
7.55M | Updated 01-March-24

Austria Import Data
7.55M | Updated 01-March-24

Belgium Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Belgium Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

France Export Data
72k | Updated 12-August-24

France Import Data
72k | Updated 12-August-24

Germany Export Data
0.3M | Updated 12-August-24

Germany Import Data
0.3M | Updated 12-August-24

Luxembourg Export Data
2.29M | Updated 01-March-24

Luxembourg Import Data
2.29M | Updated 01-March-24

Netherlands Export Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Netherlands Import Data
0.2M | Updated 31-December-22

Switzerland Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Switzerland Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Middle-East

Bahrain Export Data
0 | Updated 11-March-25

Bahrain Import Data
0 | Updated 31-December-22

Iran Export Data
0.1M | Updated 11-March-25

Iran Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Iraq Export Data
0.1M | Updated 11-March-25

Iraq Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Israel Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Israel Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Jamaica Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Jamaica Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Jordan Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Jordan Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Kuwait Export Data
0.1M | Updated 11-March-25

Kuwait Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Lebanon Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Lebanon Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Oman Export Data
48k | Updated 11-March-25

Oman Import Data
48k | Updated 31-December-22

Qatar Export Data
63k | Updated 11-March-25

Qatar Import Data
63k | Updated 31-December-22

Saudi Arabia Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Saudi Arabia Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

United Arab Emirates Export Data
92k | Updated 31-December-22

United Arab Emirates Import Data
92k | Updated 31-December-22

Yemen Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Yemen Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

North America

Canada Export Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Canada Import Data
0.1M | Updated 31-December-22

Mexico Export Data
105353127 | Updated 31-May-24

Mexico Import Data
105353127 | Updated 31-May-24

United States Export Data
80346361 | Updated 30-June-24

United States Import Data
80346361 | Updated 08-August-24

West Indies Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

West Indies Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

South America

Argentina Export Data
27663838 | Updated 30-June-24

Argentina Import Data
27663838 | Updated 30-June-24

Bolivia Export Data
98k | Updated 28-February-25

Bolivia Import Data
98k | Updated 30-June-24

Brazil Export Data
0 | Updated 30-November-23

Brazil Import Data
0 | Updated 30-November-23

Chile Export Data
11274450 | Updated 31-May-24

Chile Import Data
11274450 | Updated 31-May-24

Colombia Export Data
11563431 | Updated 31-May-24

Colombia Import Data
11563431 | Updated 31-May-24

Ecuador Export Data
12615850 | Updated 30-June-24

Ecuador Import Data
12615850 | Updated 30-June-24

Paraguay Export Data
1.99M | Updated 30-June-24

Paraguay Import Data
1.99M | Updated 28-June-24

Peru Export Data
0 | Updated 30-June-24

Peru Import Data
0 | Updated 30-June-22

Uruguay Export Data
1.29M | Updated 31-July-24

Uruguay Import Data
1.29M | Updated 31-July-24

Venezuela Export Data
93k | Updated 31-May-24

Venezuela Import Data
93k | Updated 31-May-24

The Caribbean

Bermuda Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Bermuda Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Cuba Export Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25

Cuba Import Data
0 | Updated 08-April-25