South Africa Exports to France
South Africa's exports to France fell to $556.08 million in 2024, down from $637.58 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 12.8% ($81.5 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to France were Aircraft, spacecraft, parts ($98.29 million), Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($91.82 million), Edible fruits and nuts and citrus or ($50.26 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with France that narrowed to $1.41 billion in 2024 from $1.48 billion in 2023. This is a decrease of 4.7% ($69.14 million).
South Africa Exports to France by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to France by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $98.29M | 2024 |
| 2 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $91.82M | 2024 |
| 3 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $50.26M | 2024 |
| 4 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $44.98M | 2024 |
| 5 | Ores, slag, ash | $39.74M | 2024 |
| 6 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $27.82M | 2024 |
| 7 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $21.67M | 2024 |
| 8 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $20.35M | 2024 |
| 9 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $19.27M | 2024 |
| 10 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $17.86M | 2024 |
| 11 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $12.70M | 2024 |
| 12 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $8.64M | 2024 |
| 13 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $7.10M | 2024 |
| 14 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $6.79M | 2024 |
| 15 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $6.42M | 2024 |
| 16 | Iron and steel | $5.42M | 2024 |
| 17 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $4.92M | 2024 |
| 18 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $4.89M | 2024 |
| 19 | Pharmaceutical products | $4.69M | 2024 |
| 20 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $4.66M | 2024 |
| 21 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $4.60M | 2024 |
| 22 | Cereals | $4.53M | 2024 |
| 23 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $4.09M | 2024 |
| 24 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $4.05M | 2024 |
| 25 | Plastics and plastic articles | $3.09M | 2024 |
| 26 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $2.66M | 2024 |
| 27 | Rubber and rubber articles | $2.56M | 2024 |
| 28 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $2.39M | 2024 |
| 29 | Glass and glassware | $2.06M | 2024 |
| 30 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $1.90M | 2024 |
| 31 | Works of art, antiques | $1.90M | 2024 |
| 32 | Footwear and parts | $1.84M | 2024 |
| 33 | Articles of iron or steel | $1.70M | 2024 |
| 34 | Organic chemicals | $1.28M | 2024 |
| 35 | Non-knitted clothing | $1.24M | 2024 |
| 36 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $1.20M | 2024 |
| 37 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $1.15M | 2024 |
| 38 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $1.01M | 2024 |
| 39 | Unspecified commodities | $1.01M | 2024 |
| 40 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $906,574.16 | 2024 |
| 41 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $875,141.76 | 2024 |
| 42 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $828,864.32 | 2024 |
| 43 | Man-made staple fibres | $781,490.78 | 2024 |
| 44 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $749,269.84 | 2024 |
| 45 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $741,508.96 | 2024 |
| 46 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $727,272.35 | 2024 |
| 47 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $710,531.59 | 2024 |
| 48 | Nickel and nickel articles | $664,530.83 | 2024 |
| 49 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $598,305.58 | 2024 |
| 50 | Toys, games, sports goods | $508,352.42 | 2024 |
| 51 | Fertilizers | $469,458.80 | 2024 |
| 52 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $457,126.93 | 2024 |
| 53 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $438,461.78 | 2024 |
| 54 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $387,364.30 | 2024 |
| 55 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $352,527.51 | 2024 |
| 56 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $330,419.69 | 2024 |
| 57 | Ceramic products | $300,664.38 | 2024 |
| 58 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $277,712.17 | 2024 |
| 59 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $259,069.67 | 2024 |
| 60 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $230,679.45 | 2024 |
| 61 | Meat and edible offal | $168,446.12 | 2024 |
| 62 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $152,298.18 | 2024 |
| 63 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $139,378.78 | 2024 |
| 64 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $137,918.70 | 2024 |
| 65 | Headgear | $137,391.50 | 2024 |
| 66 | Copper and copper articles | $120,891.16 | 2024 |
| 67 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $119,697.66 | 2024 |
| 68 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $107,641.49 | 2024 |
| 69 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $106,554.76 | 2024 |
| 70 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $87,972.81 | 2024 |
| 71 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $71,877.44 | 2024 |
| 72 | Sugar and confectionery | $58,087.35 | 2024 |
| 73 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $57,442.11 | 2024 |
| 74 | Animal products | $50,053.88 | 2024 |
| 75 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $43,918.38 | 2024 |
| 76 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $41,059.26 | 2024 |
| 77 | Clocks, watches, parts | $39,577.18 | 2024 |
| 78 | Other base metals, cermets | $35,806.63 | 2024 |
| 79 | Cotton | $32,677.55 | 2024 |
| 80 | Live animals | $30,380.29 | 2024 |
| 81 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $29,037.15 | 2024 |
| 82 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $27,072.03 | 2024 |
| 83 | Musical instruments, parts | $24,292.72 | 2024 |
| 84 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $20,951.28 | 2024 |
| 85 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $16,825.11 | 2024 |
| 86 | Furskins and artificial fur | $14,689.23 | 2024 |
| 87 | Lead and lead articles | $11,191.92 | 2024 |
| 88 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $5,830.49 | 2024 |
| 89 | Cork and cork products | $3,619.93 | 2024 |
| 90 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $1,201.09 | 2024 |
| 91 | Zinc and zinc articles | $1,060.46 | 2024 |
| 92 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $63.71 | 2024 |
| 93 | Man-made filaments | $10.37 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to France (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to France by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Export Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 556.08 |
| 2023 | 637.58 |
| 2022 | 848.73 |
| 2021 | 827.32 |
| 2020 | 564.18 |
| 2019 | 719.60 |
| 2018 | 799.03 |
| 2017 | 827.35 |
| 2016 | 753.87 |
| 2015 | 748.61 |
| 2014 | 909.84 |
| 2013 | 1,008.06 |
| 2012 | 902.79 |
| 2011 | 968.38 |
| 2010 | 974.19 |
| 2009 | 841.35 |
| 2008 | 1,447.21 |
| 2007 | 1,382.92 |
| 2006 | 1,262.15 |
| 2005 | 1,068.39 |
| 2004 | 893.82 |
| 2003 | 743.07 |
| 2002 | 664.49 |
| 2001 | 608.62 |
| 2000 | 564.21 |