South Africa Exports to Ukraine

South Africa's exports to Ukraine fell to $5.17 million in 2024, down from $25.99 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 80.1% ($20.81 million) from the previous year. Top exports from South Africa to Ukraine were Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($2.96 million), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($666,952.88), Ores, slag, ash ($460,961.35).

South Africa moved from a trade surplus with Ukraine of $11.3 million in 2023 to a deficit of $17.99 million in 2024. This represents a reversal of $29.29 million (259.1%).

South Africa Exports to Ukraine by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of South Africa exports to Ukraine 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 $2.96M 2024
2 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $666,952.88 2024
3 Ores, slag, ash $460,961.35 2024
4 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $328,946.78 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $202,281.74 2024
6 Iron and steel $181,862.64 2024
7 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $83,041.46 2024
8 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $54,103.78 2024
9 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $47,305.85 2024
10 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $42,627.16 2024
11 Pharmaceutical products $31,522.37 2024
12 Miscellaneous chemical products $29,271.19 2024
13 Unspecified commodities $21,368.85 2024
14 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $16,313.58 2024
15 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $15,717.05 2024
16 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $10,220.06 2024
17 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $5,292.48 2024
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $4,651.45 2024
19 Miscellaneous edible preparations $2,874.90 2024
20 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $2,030.90 2024
21 Paper, paperboard and articles $1,648.48 2024
22 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $847.44 2024
23 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $562.69 2024
24 Plastics and plastic articles $551.28 2024
25 Knitted or crocheted clothing $491.33 2024
26 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $308.18 2024
27 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $51.59 2024
28 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $13.65 2024