South Africa Exports to Philippines

South Africa's exports to the Philippines rose to $89.59 million in 2024, up from $64.81 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 38.2% ($24.79 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to the Philippines were Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($38.16 million), Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard ($5.65 million), Paper and paperboard and articles ($4.67 million).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Philippines that narrowed to $42.24 million in 2024 from $93.75 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 54.9% ($51.51 million).

South Africa Exports to Philippines by Goods (2024)

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

Export Rank Exported Goods Export Value (USD) Year
1 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $38.16M 2024
2 Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard $5.65M 2024
3 Paper, paperboard and articles $4.67M 2024
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $4.54M 2024
5 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $4.44M 2024
6 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $3.23M 2024
7 Food industry residues, animal feed $2.89M 2024
8 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $2.64M 2024
9 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $2.63M 2024
10 Rubber and rubber articles $2.05M 2024
11 Cereals $2.05M 2024
12 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $1.76M 2024
13 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $1.75M 2024
14 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.56M 2024
15 Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches $1.48M 2024
16 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $1.44M 2024
17 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $1.17M 2024
18 Articles of iron or steel $1.11M 2024
19 Pharmaceutical products $1.03M 2024
20 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $958,674.77 2024
21 Wood and wood products, charcoal $814,033.53 2024
22 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $612,398.28 2024
23 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $552,064.94 2024
24 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $434,576.80 2024
25 Miscellaneous chemical products $326,684.58 2024
26 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $233,750.72 2024
27 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $203,445.88 2024
28 Organic chemicals $181,273.69 2024
29 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $165,331.40 2024
30 Miscellaneous edible preparations $113,882.95 2024
31 Plastics and plastic articles $107,509.54 2024
32 Aluminium and aluminium articles $74,696.87 2024
33 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $74,258.33 2024
34 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $73,989.68 2024
35 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $72,441.43 2024
36 Live animals $52,614.22 2024
37 Footwear and parts $35,061.99 2024
38 Ores, slag, ash $35,055.87 2024
39 Sugar and confectionery $33,223.91 2024
40 Man-made staple fibres $27,968.77 2024
41 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $26,356.38 2024
42 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $22,445.75 2024
43 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $16,410.37 2024
44 Miscellaneous base metal articles $14,162.52 2024
45 Photographic and cinematographic goods $12,231.58 2024
46 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $9,668.24 2024
47 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $6,906.73 2024
48 Works of art, antiques $6,028.99 2024
49 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $5,179.42 2024
50 Animal products $4,985.83 2024
51 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $3,532.52 2024
52 Knitted or crocheted fabrics $3,455.99 2024
53 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $3,410.62 2024
54 Non-knitted clothing $2,651.95 2024
55 Copper and copper articles $1,852.60 2024
56 Toys, games, sports goods $1,645.48 2024
57 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $898.05 2024
58 Knitted or crocheted clothing $851.15 2024
59 Headgear $654.07 2024
60 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $508.42 2024
61 Musical instruments, parts $394.38 2024
62 Glass and glassware $234.26 2024
63 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $223.78 2024
64 Furskins and artificial fur $70.97 2024
65 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $6.82 2024
66 Fertilizers $3.93 2024