Imports in South Africa increased to 180621.58 ZAR Million in May from 175223.08 ZAR Million in April of 2026. Imports in South Africa averaged 31281.59 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 184982.88 ZAR Million in March of 2023 and a record low of 66.10 ZAR Million in September of 1961. source: South African Revenue Service

Imports in South Africa is expected to be 160000.00 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 Imports is projected to trend around 160000.00 ZAR Million in 2027 and 163000.00 ZAR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1790.00 14430.00 ZAR Million May 2026
Current Account 190700.00 50200.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 178831.09 189657.22 ZAR Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 195932.00 200307.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 20300.00 41300.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Gold Reserves 125.50 125.47 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 180621.58 175223.08 ZAR Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 122.50 117.20 points Mar 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 1155059.00 1284245.00 May 2026
Weapons Sales 115.00 96.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


South Africa Imports
South Africa main imports are: machinery (21.3 percent of total imports), mineral products (16.9 percent), chemicals (12.6 percent) and vehicles and aircraft vessels (7.7 percent). Main trading partners are China, India and the US.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
180621.58 175223.08 184982.88 66.10 1957 - 2026 ZAR Million Monthly
Current Prices, NSA


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