South Africa Exports to Malaysia
South Africa's exports to Malaysia fell to $715.84 million in 2024, down from $743.09 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 3.7% ($27.25 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Malaysia were Ores, slag, ash ($187.73 million), Nickel and nickel articles ($178.10 million), Edible fruits and nuts and citrus or ($98.34 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with Malaysia that narrowed to $223.34 million in 2024 from $497.41 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 55.1% ($274.08 million).
South Africa Exports to Malaysia by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Malaysia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ores, slag, ash | $187.73M | 2024 |
| 2 | Nickel and nickel articles | $178.10M | 2024 |
| 3 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $98.34M | 2024 |
| 4 | Sugar and confectionery | $69.08M | 2024 |
| 5 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $61.66M | 2024 |
| 6 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $44.49M | 2024 |
| 7 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $14.08M | 2024 |
| 8 | Plastics and plastic articles | $7.77M | 2024 |
| 9 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $7.46M | 2024 |
| 10 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $7.26M | 2024 |
| 11 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $5.18M | 2024 |
| 12 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $4.72M | 2024 |
| 13 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $4.28M | 2024 |
| 14 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $3.53M | 2024 |
| 15 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $2.93M | 2024 |
| 16 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.95M | 2024 |
| 17 | Iron and steel | $1.95M | 2024 |
| 18 | Organic chemicals | $1.83M | 2024 |
| 19 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $1.68M | 2024 |
| 20 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $1.57M | 2024 |
| 21 | Cereals | $1.12M | 2024 |
| 22 | Copper and copper articles | $1.08M | 2024 |
| 23 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $872,919.08 | 2024 |
| 24 | Articles of iron or steel | $855,510.81 | 2024 |
| 25 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $793,742.94 | 2024 |
| 26 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $699,671.81 | 2024 |
| 27 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $635,784.87 | 2024 |
| 28 | Live animals | $595,362.38 | 2024 |
| 29 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $512,941.81 | 2024 |
| 30 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $485,754.31 | 2024 |
| 31 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $402,189.64 | 2024 |
| 32 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $269,974.38 | 2024 |
| 33 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $153,092.23 | 2024 |
| 34 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $148,667.33 | 2024 |
| 35 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $140,875.88 | 2024 |
| 36 | Fertilizers | $133,927.39 | 2024 |
| 37 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $126,586.70 | 2024 |
| 38 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $124,006.49 | 2024 |
| 39 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $112,437.39 | 2024 |
| 40 | Rubber and rubber articles | $101,285.71 | 2024 |
| 41 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $100,757.03 | 2024 |
| 42 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $98,854.42 | 2024 |
| 43 | Footwear and parts | $94,622.02 | 2024 |
| 44 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $83,460.68 | 2024 |
| 45 | Lead and lead articles | $74,815.23 | 2024 |
| 46 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $73,043.10 | 2024 |
| 47 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $42,574.09 | 2024 |
| 48 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $35,338.61 | 2024 |
| 49 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $33,840.10 | 2024 |
| 50 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $31,859.59 | 2024 |
| 51 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $26,526.11 | 2024 |
| 52 | Works of art, antiques | $22,370.30 | 2024 |
| 53 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $21,999.89 | 2024 |
| 54 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $20,639.93 | 2024 |
| 55 | Other base metals, cermets | $15,087.10 | 2024 |
| 56 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $14,199.64 | 2024 |
| 57 | Man-made staple fibres | $14,194.95 | 2024 |
| 58 | Toys, games, sports goods | $13,608.52 | 2024 |
| 59 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $10,806.17 | 2024 |
| 60 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $9,441.14 | 2024 |
| 61 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $8,898.76 | 2024 |
| 62 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $8,260.19 | 2024 |
| 63 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $7,426.50 | 2024 |
| 64 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $6,805.40 | 2024 |
| 65 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $6,457.76 | 2024 |
| 66 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $4,556.35 | 2024 |
| 67 | Glass and glassware | $3,982.80 | 2024 |
| 68 | Non-knitted clothing | $2,729.96 | 2024 |
| 69 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $2,625.19 | 2024 |
| 70 | Clocks, watches, parts | $2,420.91 | 2024 |
| 71 | Man-made filaments | $2,303.32 | 2024 |
| 72 | Headgear | $1,954.36 | 2024 |
| 73 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $1,782.45 | 2024 |
| 74 | Animal products | $1,094.58 | 2024 |
| 75 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $1,048.18 | 2024 |
| 76 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $583.70 | 2024 |
| 77 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $504.22 | 2024 |
| 78 | Ceramic products | $322.10 | 2024 |
| 79 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $193.09 | 2024 |
| 80 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $109.19 | 2024 |
| 81 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $33.52 | 2024 |
| 82 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $14.58 | 2024 |
| 83 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $0.27 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to Malaysia (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to Malaysia by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Export Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 715.84 |
| 2023 | 743.09 |
| 2022 | 778.96 |
| 2021 | 421.74 |
| 2020 | 350.12 |
| 2019 | 653.08 |
| 2018 | 669.73 |
| 2017 | 679.38 |
| 2016 | 494.74 |
| 2015 | 538.41 |
| 2014 | 633.54 |
| 2013 | 672.16 |
| 2012 | 1,041.76 |
| 2011 | 1,000.14 |
| 2010 | 734.83 |
| 2009 | 535 |
| 2008 | 624.71 |
| 2007 | 405.30 |
| 2006 | 350.70 |
| 2005 | 236 |
| 2004 | 267.02 |
| 2003 | 226.73 |
| 2002 | 166.03 |
| 2001 | 155.12 |
| 2000 | 157.27 |