The stocks of goods held by firms in South Africa decreased by 6246 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Changes in Inventories in South Africa averaged 8077.84 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 104485.00 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2022 and a record low of -157781.00 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2020. source: Statistics South Africa



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 96.00 100.00 Companies Jan 2026
Changes in Inventories -6246.00 17267.00 ZAR Million Dec 2025
Electricity Production 18029.00 17488.00 Gigawatt-hour Jan 2026
Gold Production YoY 0.70 2.00 percent Jan 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY -0.70 -1.50 percent Jan 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM 1.50 -1.30 percent Jan 2026
Mining Production YoY 4.60 2.80 percent Jan 2026


South Africa Changes in Inventories
In South Africa, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-6246.00 17267.00 104485.00 -157781.00 1960 - 2025 ZAR Million Quarterly
Constant Prices, SA