South Africa Exports to Italy
South Africa's exports to Italy fell to $873.73 million in 2024, down from $1.1 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 20.8% ($228.93 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Italy were Iron and steel ($229.38 million), Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($90.29 million), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes and bitumen ($75.33 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with Italy that widened to $1.59 billion in 2024 from $1.31 billion in 2023. This is an increase of 21.6% ($282.21 million).
South Africa Exports to Italy by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Italy by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron and steel | $229.38M | 2024 |
| 2 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $90.29M | 2024 |
| 3 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $75.33M | 2024 |
| 4 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $71.14M | 2024 |
| 5 | Nickel and nickel articles | $62.84M | 2024 |
| 6 | Copper and copper articles | $43.70M | 2024 |
| 7 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $39.60M | 2024 |
| 8 | Ores, slag, ash | $34.37M | 2024 |
| 9 | Plastics and plastic articles | $32.41M | 2024 |
| 10 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $28.06M | 2024 |
| 11 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $25.10M | 2024 |
| 12 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $21.61M | 2024 |
| 13 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $19.86M | 2024 |
| 14 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $8.73M | 2024 |
| 15 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $8.24M | 2024 |
| 16 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $7.74M | 2024 |
| 17 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $6.13M | 2024 |
| 18 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $5.96M | 2024 |
| 19 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $5.53M | 2024 |
| 20 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $5.48M | 2024 |
| 21 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $5.04M | 2024 |
| 22 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $4.55M | 2024 |
| 23 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $4.21M | 2024 |
| 24 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $3.93M | 2024 |
| 25 | Articles of iron or steel | $3.57M | 2024 |
| 26 | Works of art, antiques | $2.77M | 2024 |
| 27 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $2.43M | 2024 |
| 28 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $2.38M | 2024 |
| 29 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $2.38M | 2024 |
| 30 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $1.95M | 2024 |
| 31 | Footwear and parts | $1.93M | 2024 |
| 32 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $1.73M | 2024 |
| 33 | Fertilizers | $1.71M | 2024 |
| 34 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.55M | 2024 |
| 35 | Non-knitted clothing | $1.33M | 2024 |
| 36 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $1.33M | 2024 |
| 37 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $1.22M | 2024 |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $1.15M | 2024 |
| 39 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $908,610.41 | 2024 |
| 40 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $733,332.73 | 2024 |
| 41 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $649,997.89 | 2024 |
| 42 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $595,621.21 | 2024 |
| 43 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $484,777.70 | 2024 |
| 44 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $483,383.68 | 2024 |
| 45 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $369,250.21 | 2024 |
| 46 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $365,497.46 | 2024 |
| 47 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $362,734.25 | 2024 |
| 48 | Glass and glassware | $299,821.14 | 2024 |
| 49 | Organic chemicals | $265,834.57 | 2024 |
| 50 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $221,264.90 | 2024 |
| 51 | Cotton | $175,277.68 | 2024 |
| 52 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $158,277.87 | 2024 |
| 53 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $152,621.42 | 2024 |
| 54 | Cereals | $127,003.51 | 2024 |
| 55 | Toys, games, sports goods | $106,716.25 | 2024 |
| 56 | Man-made staple fibres | $87,223.74 | 2024 |
| 57 | Rubber and rubber articles | $83,214.46 | 2024 |
| 58 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $67,452.38 | 2024 |
| 59 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $55,794.67 | 2024 |
| 60 | Furskins and artificial fur | $49,517.34 | 2024 |
| 61 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $49,341.88 | 2024 |
| 62 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $40,469.82 | 2024 |
| 63 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $37,883.39 | 2024 |
| 64 | Headgear | $34,792.41 | 2024 |
| 65 | Clocks, watches, parts | $27,435.24 | 2024 |
| 66 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $25,878.48 | 2024 |
| 67 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $18,634.42 | 2024 |
| 68 | Animal products | $17,361.92 | 2024 |
| 69 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $11,015.15 | 2024 |
| 70 | Ceramic products | $7,844.19 | 2024 |
| 71 | Silk | $7,048.01 | 2024 |
| 72 | Sugar and confectionery | $6,990.91 | 2024 |
| 73 | Musical instruments, parts | $6,887.07 | 2024 |
| 74 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $6,305.50 | 2024 |
| 75 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $4,057.21 | 2024 |
| 76 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $3,923.24 | 2024 |
| 77 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $3,097.42 | 2024 |
| 78 | Cork and cork products | $2,256.64 | 2024 |
| 79 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $2,000.98 | 2024 |
| 80 | Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn | $1,333.15 | 2024 |
| 81 | Man-made filaments | $915.57 | 2024 |
| 82 | Zinc and zinc articles | $451.15 | 2024 |
| 83 | Unspecified commodities | $289.34 | 2024 |
| 84 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $196.53 | 2024 |
| 85 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $87.57 | 2024 |
| 86 | Live animals | $74.25 | 2024 |
| 87 | Tin and tin articles | $11.25 | 2024 |
| 88 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $7.86 | 2024 |
| 89 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $6.28 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to Italy (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to Italy by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Export Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 873.73 |
| 2023 | 1,102.66 |
| 2022 | 1,764.09 |
| 2021 | 1,178.15 |
| 2020 | 664.05 |
| 2019 | 729.46 |
| 2018 | 949.90 |
| 2017 | 1,070.76 |
| 2016 | 1,144.77 |
| 2015 | 1,083.36 |
| 2014 | 1,061.20 |
| 2013 | 1,087.77 |
| 2012 | 1,350.22 |
| 2011 | 1,750.10 |
| 2010 | 1,412.67 |
| 2009 | 1,080.56 |
| 2008 | 1,595.17 |
| 2007 | 1,429.79 |
| 2006 | 1,347.62 |
| 2005 | 1,160.94 |
| 2004 | 1,190.56 |
| 2003 | 913.12 |
| 2002 | 742.99 |
| 2001 | 788.46 |
| 2000 | 838.24 |