Central African Republic Imports from South Africa

Central African Republic's imports from South Africa fell to $1.51 million in 2023, down from $2.46 million in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 38.7% ($953,190.1) from the previous year. Top imports for the Central African Republic from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($1.00 million), Electrical machinery and equipment ($112,867.61), Wood and wood products, charcoal ($106,622.70).

Central African Republic had a trade deficit with South Africa that narrowed to $1.25 million in 2023 from $2.45 million in 2022. This is a decrease of 48.8% ($1.19 million).
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Central African Republic Imports from South Africa by Goods (2023)

The table below shows the ranking of Central African Republic imports from South Africa by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $1.00M 2023
2 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $112,867.61 2023
3 Wood and wood products, charcoal $106,622.70 2023
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $74,104.58 2023
5 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $45,100.36 2023
6 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $44,207.06 2023
7 Sugar and confectionery $35,708.70 2023
8 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $25,508.53 2023
9 Pharmaceutical products $21,020.60 2023
10 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $14,098.80 2023
11 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $12,698.84 2023
12 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $6,993.25 2023
13 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $4,121.59 2023
14 Miscellaneous chemical products $3,590.45 2023