South Africa Exports to Sweden
South Africa's exports to Sweden rose to $115.47 million in 2024, up from $100.22 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 15.2% ($15.25 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Sweden were Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($26.15 million), Electrical machinery and equipment ($15.13 million), Aircraft, spacecraft and parts ($12.89 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with Sweden that widened to $1.08 billion in 2024 from $984.68 million in 2023. This is an increase of 9.4% ($92.47 million).
South Africa Exports to Sweden by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Sweden by goods in 2024, highlighting the top exported goods.
| Export Rank | Exported Goods | Export Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $26.15M | 2024 |
| 2 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $15.13M | 2024 |
| 3 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $12.89M | 2024 |
| 4 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $8.63M | 2024 |
| 5 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $7.14M | 2024 |
| 6 | Nickel and nickel articles | $6.38M | 2024 |
| 7 | Iron and steel | $4.62M | 2024 |
| 8 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $4.03M | 2024 |
| 9 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $3.28M | 2024 |
| 10 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $2.56M | 2024 |
| 11 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $2.05M | 2024 |
| 12 | Plastics and plastic articles | $1.96M | 2024 |
| 13 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $1.83M | 2024 |
| 14 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $1.67M | 2024 |
| 15 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $1.59M | 2024 |
| 16 | Other base metals, cermets | $1.42M | 2024 |
| 17 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $1.42M | 2024 |
| 18 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $1.39M | 2024 |
| 19 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $1.24M | 2024 |
| 20 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $1.04M | 2024 |
| 21 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $999,681.07 | 2024 |
| 22 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $823,190.68 | 2024 |
| 23 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $735,342.34 | 2024 |
| 24 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $629,725.20 | 2024 |
| 25 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $604,994.27 | 2024 |
| 26 | Ceramic products | $551,758.29 | 2024 |
| 27 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $534,672.94 | 2024 |
| 28 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $514,552.83 | 2024 |
| 29 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $437,624.44 | 2024 |
| 30 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $432,589.20 | 2024 |
| 31 | Works of art, antiques | $385,095.87 | 2024 |
| 32 | Articles of iron or steel | $369,645.84 | 2024 |
| 33 | Rubber and rubber articles | $269,497.13 | 2024 |
| 34 | Ores, slag, ash | $196,633.05 | 2024 |
| 35 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $194,881.28 | 2024 |
| 36 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $182,852.78 | 2024 |
| 37 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $161,099.98 | 2024 |
| 38 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $138,234.52 | 2024 |
| 39 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $103,124.49 | 2024 |
| 40 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $101,987.38 | 2024 |
| 41 | Toys, games, sports goods | $85,080.06 | 2024 |
| 42 | Non-knitted clothing | $70,767.84 | 2024 |
| 43 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $68,497.72 | 2024 |
| 44 | Clocks, watches, parts | $65,771.91 | 2024 |
| 45 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $61,638.10 | 2024 |
| 46 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $54,260.68 | 2024 |
| 47 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $40,983.21 | 2024 |
| 48 | Footwear and parts | $36,506.29 | 2024 |
| 49 | Sugar and confectionery | $31,551.41 | 2024 |
| 50 | Organic chemicals | $22,281.37 | 2024 |
| 51 | Fertilizers | $19,224.67 | 2024 |
| 52 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $18,703.97 | 2024 |
| 53 | Furskins and artificial fur | $18,257.08 | 2024 |
| 54 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $17,953.76 | 2024 |
| 55 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $14,738.64 | 2024 |
| 56 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $11,783.05 | 2024 |
| 57 | Unspecified commodities | $11,677.03 | 2024 |
| 58 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $7,540.17 | 2024 |
| 59 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $6,407.04 | 2024 |
| 60 | Glass and glassware | $5,486.56 | 2024 |
| 61 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $5,233.79 | 2024 |
| 62 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $4,764.62 | 2024 |
| 63 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $4,573.55 | 2024 |
| 64 | Animal products | $4,298.46 | 2024 |
| 65 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $3,853.42 | 2024 |
| 66 | Zinc and zinc articles | $3,659.45 | 2024 |
| 67 | Cotton | $1,880.93 | 2024 |
| 68 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $1,772.08 | 2024 |
| 69 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $1,673.81 | 2024 |
| 70 | Silk | $1,206.66 | 2024 |
| 71 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $786.24 | 2024 |
| 72 | Headgear | $717.78 | 2024 |
| 73 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $679.79 | 2024 |
| 74 | Musical instruments, parts | $664.50 | 2024 |
| 75 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $642.72 | 2024 |
| 76 | Man-made staple fibres | $401.58 | 2024 |
| 77 | Pharmaceutical products | $367.68 | 2024 |
| 78 | Live animals | $74.25 | 2024 |
| 79 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $31.61 | 2024 |
| 80 | Copper and copper articles | $2.40 | 2024 |
South Africa Exports to Sweden (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa exports to Sweden by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Export Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 115.47 |
| 2023 | 100.22 |
| 2022 | 142.63 |
| 2021 | 160.71 |
| 2020 | 144.21 |
| 2019 | 153.86 |
| 2018 | 188.35 |
| 2017 | 181.16 |
| 2016 | 176.03 |
| 2015 | 168.86 |
| 2014 | 219.28 |
| 2013 | 238.93 |
| 2012 | 196.99 |
| 2011 | 302.91 |
| 2010 | 396.10 |
| 2009 | 250.89 |
| 2008 | 417.40 |
| 2007 | 429.05 |
| 2006 | 434.76 |
| 2005 | 237.96 |
| 2004 | 185.40 |
| 2003 | 109.17 |
| 2002 | 70.22 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2000 | 151.25 |