South Africa's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$101.18 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa's main import partners were: China, India and Germany. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Exports were valued at US$110.04 Billion. In 2024, South Africa had a trade surplus of US$8.86 Billion.



South Africa Imports By Country Value Year
World $101.18B 2024
China $21.76B 2024
India $7.32B 2024
Germany $7.09B 2024
United States $6.97B 2024
Thailand $3.21B 2024
Oman $2.97B 2024
United Arab Emirates $2.97B 2024
Nigeria $2.55B 2024
Saudi Arabia $2.46B 2024
Italy $2.46B 2024
Japan $2.31B 2024
France $1.97B 2024
United Kingdom $1.65B 2024
Spain $1.58B 2024
Swaziland $1.49B 2024
Brazil $1.45B 2024
Poland $1.39B 2024
Netherlands $1.28B 2024
Namibia $1.22B 2024
Sweden $1.19B 2024
Australia $1.19B 2024
Belgium $1.14B 2024
Vietnam $1.13B 2024
Mozambique $1.06B 2024




south africa Last Previous Highest Lowest Unit
Balance of Trade 23180.00 37920.00 52741.21 -36126.73 ZAR Million [+]
Current Account -57023.00 -72223.00 307426.00 -241123.00 ZAR Million [+]
Current Account to GDP -0.60 -1.60 6.00 -7.50 percent of GDP [+]
Imports 141086.64 149714.74 184982.88 66.10 ZAR Million [+]
Exports 164263.21 187634.46 194076.08 55.80 ZAR Million [+]
External Debt 193047.00 180237.00 193047.00 33262.00 USD Million [+]
Tourist Arrivals 1339217.00 1263598.00 1598893.00 29341.00 [+]
Gold Reserves 125.47 125.47 183.51 123.48 Tonnes [+]
Foreign Direct Investment -21000.00 -73452.00 562292.00 -73452.00 ZAR Million [+]
Weapons Sales 27.00 58.00 244.00 0.00 SIPRI TIV Million [+]
Terms of Trade 110.60 110.00 130.30 42.30 points [+]
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 3.68 0.00 Points [+]