Australia Imports from South Africa
Australia's imports from South Africa rose to $1.46 billion in 2024, up from $1.12 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 30.6% ($342.37 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Australia from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($511.19 million), Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($339.62 million), Machinery, mechanical appliances and reactors ($110.06 million).
Australia had a trade deficit with South Africa that widened to $267.23 million in 2024 from $16.88 million in 2023. This is an increase of 1483.2% ($250.35 million).
Australia Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of Australia imports from South Africa by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $511.19M | 2024 |
| 2 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $339.62M | 2024 |
| 3 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $110.06M | 2024 |
| 4 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $50.98M | 2024 |
| 5 | Arms, ammunition, parts | $32.52M | 2024 |
| 6 | Pharmaceutical products | $31.03M | 2024 |
| 7 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $27.54M | 2024 |
| 8 | Ores, slag, ash | $25.39M | 2024 |
| 9 | Articles of iron or steel | $22.80M | 2024 |
| 10 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $19.21M | 2024 |
| 11 | Rubber and rubber articles | $18.58M | 2024 |
| 12 | Iron and steel | $18.14M | 2024 |
| 13 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $16.96M | 2024 |
| 14 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $15.95M | 2024 |
| 15 | Plastics and plastic articles | $15.18M | 2024 |
| 16 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $12.82M | 2024 |
| 17 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $12.35M | 2024 |
| 18 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $11.82M | 2024 |
| 19 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $11.61M | 2024 |
| 20 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $10.84M | 2024 |
| 21 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $9.95M | 2024 |
| 22 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $9.41M | 2024 |
| 23 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $9.36M | 2024 |
| 24 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $9.03M | 2024 |
| 25 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $8.47M | 2024 |
| 26 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $8.35M | 2024 |
| 27 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $5.45M | 2024 |
| 28 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $5.01M | 2024 |
| 29 | Works of art, antiques | $4.97M | 2024 |
| 30 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $4.81M | 2024 |
| 31 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $4.73M | 2024 |
| 32 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $4.34M | 2024 |
| 33 | Organic chemicals | $3.88M | 2024 |
| 34 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $3.59M | 2024 |
| 35 | Copper and copper articles | $3.34M | 2024 |
| 36 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $3.30M | 2024 |
| 37 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $2.93M | 2024 |
| 38 | Sugar and confectionery | $2.91M | 2024 |
| 39 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $2.84M | 2024 |
| 40 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $2.82M | 2024 |
| 41 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $2.82M | 2024 |
| 42 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $2.82M | 2024 |
| 43 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $2.62M | 2024 |
| 44 | Fertilizers | $2.59M | 2024 |
| 45 | Other base metals, cermets | $2.23M | 2024 |
| 46 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $2.11M | 2024 |
| 47 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $1.88M | 2024 |
| 48 | Toys, games, sports goods | $1.69M | 2024 |
| 49 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $1.61M | 2024 |
| 50 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $1.53M | 2024 |
| 51 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $1.43M | 2024 |
| 52 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $1.26M | 2024 |
| 53 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $1.19M | 2024 |
| 54 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $1.03M | 2024 |
| 55 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $791,974.26 | 2024 |
| 56 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $669,261.66 | 2024 |
| 57 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $636,876.34 | 2024 |
| 58 | Glass and glassware | $626,176.66 | 2024 |
| 59 | Footwear and parts | $606,560.51 | 2024 |
| 60 | Nickel and nickel articles | $567,176.29 | 2024 |
| 61 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $445,257.14 | 2024 |
| 62 | Cotton | $440,337.88 | 2024 |
| 63 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $433,518.51 | 2024 |
| 64 | Ceramic products | $384,274.74 | 2024 |
| 65 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $383,457.70 | 2024 |
| 66 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $374,271.06 | 2024 |
| 67 | Live animals | $353,823.31 | 2024 |
| 68 | Man-made filaments | $324,389.06 | 2024 |
| 69 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $303,332.76 | 2024 |
| 70 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $279,407.20 | 2024 |
| 71 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $266,496.73 | 2024 |
| 72 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $248,497.85 | 2024 |
| 73 | Non-knitted clothing | $221,761.88 | 2024 |
| 74 | Unspecified commodities | $215,639.93 | 2024 |
| 75 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $98,325.51 | 2024 |
| 76 | Cereals | $50,732.89 | 2024 |
| 77 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $48,373.83 | 2024 |
| 78 | Clocks, watches, parts | $38,516.59 | 2024 |
| 79 | Man-made staple fibres | $32,383.42 | 2024 |
| 80 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $23,215.82 | 2024 |
| 81 | Headgear | $13,602.48 | 2024 |
| 82 | Musical instruments, parts | $13,321.51 | 2024 |
| 83 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $12,450.20 | 2024 |
| 84 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $10,657.08 | 2024 |
| 85 | Animal products | $6,187.09 | 2024 |
| 86 | Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn | $3,314.72 | 2024 |
| 87 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $2,802.16 | 2024 |
| 88 | Zinc and zinc articles | $2,253.18 | 2024 |
| 89 | Furskins and artificial fur | $2,194.86 | 2024 |
| 90 | Tin and tin articles | $2,125.76 | 2024 |
Australia Imports from South Africa (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for Australia imports from South Africa by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Import Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.46 |
| 2023 | 1.12 |
| 2022 | 1.06 |
| 2021 | 0.94 |
| 2020 | 0.75 |
| 2019 | 0.79 |
| 2018 | 0.91 |
| 2017 | 0.88 |
| 2016 | 0.79 |
| 2015 | 0.89 |
| 2014 | 0.82 |
| 2013 | 0.86 |
| 2012 | 0.90 |
| 2011 | 0.87 |
| 2010 | 1.06 |
| 2009 | 0.74 |
| 2008 | 1.41 |
| 2007 | 1.18 |
| 2006 | 1.25 |
| 2005 | 1.24 |
| 2004 | 0.98 |
| 2003 | 0.79 |
| 2002 | 0.56 |
| 2001 | 0.48 |
| 2000 | 0.53 |