South Africa Exports to India
South Africa's exports to India fell to $4.75 billion in 2024, down from $5.04 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 5.9% ($297.94 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to India were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($2.80 billion), Ores, slag, ash ($670.83 million), Pulp, recovered paper and paperboard ($561.40 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with India that widened to $2.57 billion in 2024 from $2.42 billion in 2023. This is an increase of 6.2% ($149.65 million).
South Africa Exports to India by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to India by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $2.80B | 2024 |
| 2 | Ores, slag, ash | $670.83M | 2024 |
| 3 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $561.40M | 2024 |
| 4 | Iron and steel | $136.46M | 2024 |
| 5 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $106.54M | 2024 |
| 6 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $87.18M | 2024 |
| 7 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $59.54M | 2024 |
| 8 | Organic chemicals | $58.88M | 2024 |
| 9 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $57.73M | 2024 |
| 10 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $26.83M | 2024 |
| 11 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $23.95M | 2024 |
| 12 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $18.59M | 2024 |
| 13 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $16.73M | 2024 |
| 14 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $11.53M | 2024 |
| 15 | Nickel and nickel articles | $11.01M | 2024 |
| 16 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $10.19M | 2024 |
| 17 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $9.82M | 2024 |
| 18 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $9.27M | 2024 |
| 19 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $6.67M | 2024 |
| 20 | Plastics and plastic articles | $5.69M | 2024 |
| 21 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $5.47M | 2024 |
| 22 | Lead and lead articles | $4.69M | 2024 |
| 23 | Cereals | $4.68M | 2024 |
| 24 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $4.40M | 2024 |
| 25 | Articles of iron or steel | $3.64M | 2024 |
| 26 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $3.38M | 2024 |
| 27 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $3.16M | 2024 |
| 28 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $2.69M | 2024 |
| 29 | Rubber and rubber articles | $2.57M | 2024 |
| 30 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $2.47M | 2024 |
| 31 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $2.31M | 2024 |
| 32 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $2.28M | 2024 |
| 33 | Zinc and zinc articles | $2.20M | 2024 |
| 34 | Copper and copper articles | $2.14M | 2024 |
| 35 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.98M | 2024 |
| 36 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $1.98M | 2024 |
| 37 | Other base metals, cermets | $1.24M | 2024 |
| 38 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $825,560.00 | 2024 |
| 39 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $776,980.33 | 2024 |
| 40 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $774,994.97 | 2024 |
| 41 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $706,205.78 | 2024 |
| 42 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $630,324.52 | 2024 |
| 43 | Works of art, antiques | $476,666.55 | 2024 |
| 44 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $454,331.24 | 2024 |
| 45 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $423,856.40 | 2024 |
| 46 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $386,805.28 | 2024 |
| 47 | Live animals | $321,983.28 | 2024 |
| 48 | Cotton | $309,103.52 | 2024 |
| 49 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $290,811.67 | 2024 |
| 50 | Animal products | $242,702.49 | 2024 |
| 51 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $212,694.95 | 2024 |
| 52 | Fertilizers | $207,725.33 | 2024 |
| 53 | Ceramic products | $206,378.43 | 2024 |
| 54 | Non-knitted clothing | $147,900.91 | 2024 |
| 55 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $144,597.02 | 2024 |
| 56 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $88,028.27 | 2024 |
| 57 | Meat and edible offal | $70,858.74 | 2024 |
| 58 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $68,432.32 | 2024 |
| 59 | Man-made staple fibres | $60,391.59 | 2024 |
| 60 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $57,916.96 | 2024 |
| 61 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $31,600.33 | 2024 |
| 62 | Footwear and parts | $24,394.92 | 2024 |
| 63 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $23,175.98 | 2024 |
| 64 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $22,838.21 | 2024 |
| 65 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $16,985.56 | 2024 |
| 66 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $16,045.37 | 2024 |
| 67 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $11,111.61 | 2024 |
| 68 | Headgear | $8,986.22 | 2024 |
| 69 | Unspecified commodities | $7,480.72 | 2024 |
| 70 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $5,599.94 | 2024 |
| 71 | Toys, games, sports goods | $5,571.99 | 2024 |
| 72 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $3,265.89 | 2024 |
| 73 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $2,674.11 | 2024 |
| 74 | Glass and glassware | $2,311.34 | 2024 |
| 75 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $2,264.77 | 2024 |
| 76 | Clocks, watches, parts | $1,420.50 | 2024 |
| 77 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $551.55 | 2024 |
| 78 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $408.84 | 2024 |
| 79 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $186.71 | 2024 |
| 80 | Furskins and artificial fur | $135.23 | 2024 |
| 81 | Sugar and confectionery | $93.95 | 2024 |
| 82 | Silk | $28.61 | 2024 |
| 83 | Man-made filaments | $24.29 | 2024 |
| 84 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $23.04 | 2024 |
| 85 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $8.52 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to India (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to India by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Export Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.75 |
| 2023 | 5.04 |
| 2022 | 5.23 |
| 2021 | 4.16 |
| 2020 | 3.23 |
| 2019 | 4.03 |
| 2018 | 4.50 |
| 2017 | 4.12 |
| 2016 | 3.28 |
| 2015 | 3.20 |
| 2014 | 3.76 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3.75 |
| 2011 | 3.38 |
| 2010 | 3.02 |
| 2009 | 2.07 |
| 2008 | 2.28 |
| 2007 | 1.35 |
| 2006 | 0.78 |
| 2005 | 1.17 |
| 2004 | 0.57 |
| 2003 | 0.38 |
| 2002 | 0.35 |
| 2001 | 0.37 |
| 2000 | 0.37 |