South Africa Exports to South Korea
South Africa's exports to South Korea fell to $1.65 billion in 2024, down from $2.05 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 19.3% ($395.95 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to South Korea were Ores, slag, ash ($684.26 million), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($531.64 million) and Iron and steel ($141.97 million).
South Africa had a trade surplus with South Korea that fell to $853.84M in 2024 from $1.06B in 2023. This is a decrease of 19.2% ($203.4 million).
South Africa Exports to South Korea by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to South Korea by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ores, slag, ash | $684.26M | 2024 |
| 2 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $531.64M | 2024 |
| 3 | Iron and steel | $141.97M | 2024 |
| 4 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $51.99M | 2024 |
| 5 | Sugar and confectionery | $50.52M | 2024 |
| 6 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $32.35M | 2024 |
| 7 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $31.94M | 2024 |
| 8 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $25.07M | 2024 |
| 9 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $21.22M | 2024 |
| 10 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $19.76M | 2024 |
| 11 | Organic chemicals | $10.82M | 2024 |
| 12 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $8.71M | 2024 |
| 13 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $7.90M | 2024 |
| 14 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $4.88M | 2024 |
| 15 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $4.82M | 2024 |
| 16 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $2.65M | 2024 |
| 17 | Copper and copper articles | $2.59M | 2024 |
| 18 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $2.34M | 2024 |
| 19 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $2.22M | 2024 |
| 20 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $2.00M | 2024 |
| 21 | Nickel and nickel articles | $1.86M | 2024 |
| 22 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $1.46M | 2024 |
| 23 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $1.35M | 2024 |
| 24 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $1.21M | 2024 |
| 25 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $1.06M | 2024 |
| 26 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $857,007.41 | 2024 |
| 27 | Cereals | $846,292.52 | 2024 |
| 28 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $728,349.63 | 2024 |
| 29 | Other base metals, cermets | $561,197.57 | 2024 |
| 30 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $456,617.20 | 2024 |
| 31 | Man-made staple fibres | $426,623.92 | 2024 |
| 32 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $397,936.76 | 2024 |
| 33 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $391,498.28 | 2024 |
| 34 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $347,481.84 | 2024 |
| 35 | Plastics and plastic articles | $344,855.83 | 2024 |
| 36 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $333,604.52 | 2024 |
| 37 | Articles of iron or steel | $299,470.05 | 2024 |
| 38 | Pharmaceutical products | $291,145.67 | 2024 |
| 39 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $283,967.83 | 2024 |
| 40 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $215,843.69 | 2024 |
| 41 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $187,601.79 | 2024 |
| 42 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $177,001.33 | 2024 |
| 43 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $171,646.72 | 2024 |
| 44 | Toys, games, sports goods | $132,786.78 | 2024 |
| 45 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $105,248.64 | 2024 |
| 46 | Works of art, antiques | $90,990.58 | 2024 |
| 47 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $90,632.34 | 2024 |
| 48 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $80,438.92 | 2024 |
| 49 | Fertilizers | $68,293.65 | 2024 |
| 50 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $50,600.84 | 2024 |
| 51 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $45,188.75 | 2024 |
| 52 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $39,708.15 | 2024 |
| 53 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $27,201.20 | 2024 |
| 54 | Ceramic products | $16,391.43 | 2024 |
| 55 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $11,529.63 | 2024 |
| 56 | Rubber and rubber articles | $10,848.70 | 2024 |
| 57 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $6,664.77 | 2024 |
| 58 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $5,804.56 | 2024 |
| 59 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $5,451.51 | 2024 |
| 60 | Clocks, watches, parts | $5,342.65 | 2024 |
| 61 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $4,606.47 | 2024 |
| 62 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $3,444.41 | 2024 |
| 63 | Headgear | $2,773.30 | 2024 |
| 64 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $2,186.49 | 2024 |
| 65 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $2,183.43 | 2024 |
| 66 | Footwear and parts | $1,919.15 | 2024 |
| 67 | Cotton | $1,165.17 | 2024 |
| 68 | Non-knitted clothing | $991.73 | 2024 |
| 69 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $989.27 | 2024 |
| 70 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $691.41 | 2024 |
| 71 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $569.84 | 2024 |
| 72 | Musical instruments, parts | $552.31 | 2024 |
| 73 | Glass and glassware | $335.04 | 2024 |
| 74 | Meat and edible offal | $303.32 | 2024 |
| 75 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $290.16 | 2024 |
| 76 | Furskins and artificial fur | $241.03 | 2024 |
| 77 | Animal products | $201.99 | 2024 |
| 78 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $150.95 | 2024 |
| 79 | Live animals | $141.94 | 2024 |
| 80 | Unspecified commodities | $136.48 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to South Korea (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to South Korea by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Export Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.65 |
| 2023 | 2.05 |
| 2022 | 2.70 |
| 2021 | 2.16 |
| 2020 | 1.39 |
| 2019 | 1.49 |
| 2018 | 1.90 |
| 2017 | 1.98 |
| 2016 | 1.33 |
| 2015 | 1.08 |
| 2014 | 1.33 |
| 2013 | 1.26 |
| 2012 | 1.51 |
| 2011 | 2.22 |
| 2010 | 1.68 |
| 2009 | 0.90 |
| 2008 | 1.51 |
| 2007 | 1.16 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0.84 |
| 2004 | 0.70 |
| 2003 | 0.58 |
| 2002 | 0.48 |
| 2001 | 0.48 |
| 2000 | 0.59 |