South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost country in African continent. With more than 58 million people, it is the world’s 24-most populous nation.
Our South Africa export data show that South Africa is the 34-largest export economy in the world. South Africa shipped USD 90.4 billion in 2019, a -4.4% decline from 2018. Given the estimated population, that dollar amount of total exports translates to roughly USD 1,500 for every resident in the relatively wealthy African country.
South Africa top 10 exports are Pearls & Precious Stones (17%), Ores, Slag & Ash (14.5%), Vehicles (12.6%), Mineral Fuels & Oils (10%), Machinery (6%), Iron & Steel (5.9%), Edible Fruits & Nuts (3.7%), Aluminium & Articles (1.9%), Electronics (1.9%) and Plastics (1.5%) as per South Africa export statistics.
According to South Africa customs data, these top-ten product categories accounted for over 75% of the overall value of shipments departed from the country in 2019. Among these goods, ores, slag & ash category was the fastest grower with recorded an increase of 11.1% in value since 2018. The leading decliner among top 10 export categories was iron & steel, which fell by -14.8% year over year.
Main export partners of South Africa are China (USD 9,659 million), Germany (USD 7,484 million), United States (USD 6,295 million), United Kingdom (USD 4,721 million) and Japan (USD 4,309 million). All these countries accounted for 36% of the total value of export shipments recorded in 2019.
Our South Africa customs data is also useful in analysing country’s trade with regions. From continental perspective, 31.3% of South African exports by value were delivered to buyers in Asian continent. 26.7% worth of goods were shipped to Africa, while 26.1% to importers in Europe. Smaller percentages recorded from North America (7.5%), Oceania (1%) and Latin America (1%).
South Africa Export Data contains shipment information based on certain documents (Import Bills, Shipping Bills & Invoices) which are required in importing and exporting goods around the world. This information is sourced from most important departments & agencies including South African Custom Departments, Port Authorities, Shipping & Logistics Companies, Government Bodies and Trade Associations.
Export data of South Africa covers statistical information with no company names but a good line of columns, which are date, HS Code, HS Code description, origin country, destination country, port, value, quantity and many more. This export statistics and data is crucial for companies to do primary research on specific industries, market, port, trading country, etc. We have South Africa trade data available from Jan 2013.
South Africa market intelligence data covers every key component of market, which is required to have primary research. See samples below to know which fields are available in South Africa export data.
Year | 2018 | Country Of Destination | MU |
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Month | March | Country Of Destination Name | Mauritius |
Period | 201803 | Hs Code | 84821000 |
Date | 2018-03-01 | Hs Code Description | Ball Bearings |
Reporting Category | International | Product Description | Ball Or Roller Bearings; Ball Bearings; Ball Bearings |
District Office Code | DBN | Transport Code | 01 |
District Office Name | Durban | Transport Code Description | Maritime |
Port Type | Sea | Statistical Unit | NO |
Region Or Province | Kwazulu-Natal | Statistical Quantity | 4 |
Port Of Destination Exit | DBN | Customs Value | 142 |
Port Of Destination Exit Name | Durban | Customs Value (usd) | 12.18 |
Country Of Origin | ZA | Unit Price | 36 |
Country Of Origin Name | South Africa | Unit Price (usd) | 3.08 |
Year | 2018 | Country Of Destination | MU |
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Month | March | Country Of Destination Name | Mauritius |
Period | 201803 | Hs Code | 85393190 |
Date | 2018-03-01 | Hs Code Description | Other |
Reporting Category | International | Product Description | Electric Filament Or Discharge Lamps, Including Sealed Beam Lamp Units And Ultra-Violet Or Infra-Red Lamps; Arc-Lamps; Discharge Lamps (Excluding Ultra-Violet Lamps); Other |
District Office Code | DBN | Transport Code | 01 |
District Office Name | Durban | Transport Code Description | Maritime |
Port Type | Sea | Statistical Unit | NO |
Region Or Province | Kwazulu-Natal | Statistical Quantity | 200 |
Port Of Destination Exit | DBN | Customs Value | 3910 |
Port Of Destination Exit Name | Durban | Customs Value (usd) | 335.45 |
Country Of Origin | ZA | Unit Price | 20 |
Country Of Origin Name | South Africa | Unit Price (usd) | 1.71 |