South Africa Exports to Iran

South Africa's exports to Iran rose to $19.62 million in 2024, up from $16.52 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 18.8% ($3.1 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Iran were Meat and edible offal ($12.49 million), Aircraft, spacecraft, parts ($4.01 million), Optical, medical and measuring instruments ($1.09 million).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Iran that rose to $15.92M in 2024 from $14.78M in 2023. This is an increase of 7.7% ($1.14 million).
Exported Goods Historical Exports Data

South Africa Exports to Iran by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Iran by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.

Export Rank Exported Goods Export Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Meat and edible offal $12.49M 2024
2 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $4.01M 2024
3 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1.09M 2024
4 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $872,140.59 2024
5 Ores, slag, ash $364,460.25 2024
6 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $310,954.76 2024
7 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $131,989.18 2024
8 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $128,822.27 2024
9 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $96,802.07 2024
10 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $52,352.99 2024
11 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $22,955.92 2024
12 Pharmaceutical products $14,984.47 2024
13 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $8,671.98 2024
14 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $7,953.43 2024
15 Articles of iron or steel $7,701.21 2024
16 Rubber and rubber articles $6,862.07 2024
17 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $4,639.33 2024
18 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $504.98 2024
19 Cereals $196.42 2024
20 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $9.83 2024