South Africa Exports to Sri Lanka

South Africa's exports to Sri Lanka fell to $39.09 million in 2024, down from $105.7 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 63% ($66.61 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Sri Lanka were Iron and steel ($25.38 million), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($3.81 million), Ores, slag and ash ($1.54 million).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Sri Lanka that fell to $739,609.9 in 2024 from $73.9M in 2023. This is a decrease of 99% ($73.16 million).

South Africa Exports to Sri Lanka by Goods (2024)

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

Export Rank Exported Goods Export Value (USD) Year
1 Iron and steel $25.38M 2024
2 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $3.81M 2024
3 Ores, slag, ash $1.54M 2024
4 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $1.49M 2024
5 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.38M 2024
6 Cereals $910,949.70 2024
7 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $649,861.14 2024
8 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $551,635.57 2024
9 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $524,840.65 2024
10 Paper, paperboard and articles $408,323.39 2024
11 Wood and wood products, charcoal $374,734.53 2024
12 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $264,693.48 2024
13 Other base metals, cermets $200,109.89 2024
14 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $198,689.66 2024
15 Articles of iron or steel $187,704.86 2024
16 Plastics and plastic articles $184,917.75 2024
17 Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard $163,694.71 2024
18 Miscellaneous chemical products $89,576.14 2024
19 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $86,699.38 2024
20 Toys, games, sports goods $81,171.28 2024
21 Zinc and zinc articles $65,396.09 2024
22 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $63,014 2024
23 Rubber and rubber articles $56,924.96 2024
24 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $56,217.66 2024
25 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $52,742.07 2024
26 Aluminium and aluminium articles $40,279.95 2024
27 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $39,829.40 2024
28 Non-knitted clothing $37,231.50 2024
29 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $32,799.72 2024
30 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $31,024.87 2024
31 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $28,103.72 2024
32 Pharmaceutical products $25,321.52 2024
33 Glass and glassware $16,771.83 2024
34 Carpets and textile floor coverings $12,833.52 2024
35 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $9,110.85 2024
36 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $5,086.23 2024
37 Unspecified commodities $4,980.15 2024
38 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $4,584.90 2024
39 Food industry residues, animal feed $3,173.96 2024
40 Headgear $2,846.79 2024
41 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $943.69 2024
42 Copper and copper articles $781.17 2024
43 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $481.34 2024
44 Footwear and parts $387.77 2024
45 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $378.27 2024
46 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $246.87 2024
47 Knitted or crocheted clothing $170.71 2024
48 Miscellaneous base metal articles $49.13 2024
49 Cotton $35.21 2024
50 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $34.39 2024
51 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $9.83 2024
52 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $6.11 2024
53 Live animals $5.46 2024