South Africa Exports to Spain
South Africa's exports to Spain fell to $1.31 billion in 2024, down from $1.6 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 17.8% ($283.81 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Spain were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($738.69 million), Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($126.66 million) and Iron and steel ($103.69 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with Spain that widened to $269.93 million in 2024 from $169.83 million in 2023. This is an increase of 58.9% ($100.1 million).
South Africa Exports to Spain by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Spain by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $738.69M | 2024 |
| 2 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $126.66M | 2024 |
| 3 | Iron and steel | $103.69M | 2024 |
| 4 | Ores, slag, ash | $51.59M | 2024 |
| 5 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $47.86M | 2024 |
| 6 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $34.72M | 2024 |
| 7 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $31.88M | 2024 |
| 8 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $30.32M | 2024 |
| 9 | Plastics and plastic articles | $18.54M | 2024 |
| 10 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $16.50M | 2024 |
| 11 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $15.87M | 2024 |
| 12 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $12.59M | 2024 |
| 13 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $9.46M | 2024 |
| 14 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $8.20M | 2024 |
| 15 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $7.55M | 2024 |
| 16 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $6.42M | 2024 |
| 17 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $6.01M | 2024 |
| 18 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $4.34M | 2024 |
| 19 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $3.81M | 2024 |
| 20 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $3.14M | 2024 |
| 21 | Glass and glassware | $2.94M | 2024 |
| 22 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $2.76M | 2024 |
| 23 | Articles of iron or steel | $2.45M | 2024 |
| 24 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $2.02M | 2024 |
| 25 | Fertilizers | $1.87M | 2024 |
| 26 | Man-made staple fibres | $1.79M | 2024 |
| 27 | Cereals | $1.72M | 2024 |
| 28 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $1.23M | 2024 |
| 29 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $1.22M | 2024 |
| 30 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $1.19M | 2024 |
| 31 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $1.02M | 2024 |
| 32 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $942,296.17 | 2024 |
| 33 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $918,452.42 | 2024 |
| 34 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $879,301.12 | 2024 |
| 35 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $820,284.88 | 2024 |
| 36 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $799,078.27 | 2024 |
| 37 | Nickel and nickel articles | $771,813.09 | 2024 |
| 38 | Organic chemicals | $755,958.85 | 2024 |
| 39 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $691,017.30 | 2024 |
| 40 | Live animals | $646,197.81 | 2024 |
| 41 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $593,514.53 | 2024 |
| 42 | Works of art, antiques | $563,913.66 | 2024 |
| 43 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $525,719.53 | 2024 |
| 44 | Rubber and rubber articles | $455,946.53 | 2024 |
| 45 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $411,987.21 | 2024 |
| 46 | Ceramic products | $400,325.08 | 2024 |
| 47 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $383,903.62 | 2024 |
| 48 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $373,357.43 | 2024 |
| 49 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $367,539.49 | 2024 |
| 50 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $350,903.76 | 2024 |
| 51 | Toys, games, sports goods | $309,952.87 | 2024 |
| 52 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $271,969.41 | 2024 |
| 53 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $213,210.64 | 2024 |
| 54 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $184,868.67 | 2024 |
| 55 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $176,502.79 | 2024 |
| 56 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $175,064.44 | 2024 |
| 57 | Pharmaceutical products | $173,710.60 | 2024 |
| 58 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $172,631.63 | 2024 |
| 59 | Copper and copper articles | $132,769.20 | 2024 |
| 60 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $107,198.79 | 2024 |
| 61 | Footwear and parts | $100,206.08 | 2024 |
| 62 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $100,021.94 | 2024 |
| 63 | Cork and cork products | $84,297.91 | 2024 |
| 64 | Other base metals, cermets | $83,255.13 | 2024 |
| 65 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $68,573.60 | 2024 |
| 66 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $59,650.50 | 2024 |
| 67 | Cotton | $57,628.55 | 2024 |
| 68 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $42,490.89 | 2024 |
| 69 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $39,095.40 | 2024 |
| 70 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $37,113.74 | 2024 |
| 71 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $36,000.00 | 2024 |
| 72 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $34,239.99 | 2024 |
| 73 | Non-knitted clothing | $31,891.96 | 2024 |
| 74 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $16,480.90 | 2024 |
| 75 | Furskins and artificial fur | $12,382.58 | 2024 |
| 76 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $6,612.26 | 2024 |
| 77 | Animal products | $5,143.99 | 2024 |
| 78 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $2,332.96 | 2024 |
| 79 | Clocks, watches, parts | $2,325.64 | 2024 |
| 80 | Headgear | $1,826.51 | 2024 |
| 81 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $1,484.92 | 2024 |
| 82 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $682.41 | 2024 |
| 83 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $658.11 | 2024 |
| 84 | Musical instruments, parts | $497.61 | 2024 |
| 85 | Man-made filaments | $426.20 | 2024 |
| 86 | Unspecified commodities | $347.75 | 2024 |
| 87 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $7.10 | 2024 |
| 88 | Sugar and confectionery | $5.46 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to Spain (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to Spain by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Export Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.31 |
| 2023 | 1.60 |
| 2022 | 1.40 |
| 2021 | 1.36 |
| 2020 | 0.92 |
| 2019 | 1.10 |
| 2018 | 1.40 |
| 2017 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | 0.88 |
| 2015 | 0.89 |
| 2014 | 0.97 |
| 2013 | 0.82 |
| 2012 | 0.93 |
| 2011 | 1.15 |
| 2010 | 1.09 |
| 2009 | 1.09 |
| 2008 | 1.88 |
| 2007 | 1.76 |
| 2006 | 1.48 |
| 2005 | 1.39 |
| 2004 | 1.11 |
| 2003 | 0.83 |
| 2002 | 0.64 |
| 2001 | 0.56 |
| 2000 | 0.49 |