Exports in South Africa increased to 190591.06 ZAR Million in September from 181318.46 ZAR Million in August of 2026. Exports in South Africa averaged 33832.57 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 194076.08 ZAR Million in March of 2023 and a record low of 55.80 ZAR Million in August of 1958. source: South African Revenue Service

Exports in South Africa is expected to be 177000.00 ZAR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Exports is projected to trend around 185000.00 ZAR Million in 2027 and 178300.00 ZAR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 19800.00 18970.00 ZAR Million Sep 2026
Current Account -205467.00 181556.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 190591.06 181318.46 ZAR Million Sep 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 206680.00 196490.00 USD Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 49800.00 20300.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Gold Reserves 125.50 125.50 Tonnes Jun 2026
Imports 170794.52 162349.19 ZAR Million Sep 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 112.70 122.90 points Jun 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 1091441.00 1304763.00 Sep 2026
Weapons Sales 115.00 96.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


South Africa Exports
South Africa exports mostly: mineral products (24.1 percent of total exports), base metals and articles of base metal (9.3 percent), vehicles and aircraft vessels (9.2 percent), machinery (6.8 percent), chemicals (6.2 percent) and vegetables (5.2 percent). Main export partners are China, the United States and Germany.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
190591.06 181318.46 194076.08 55.80 1957 - 2026 ZAR Million Monthly
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