El Salvador Imports from South Africa

El Salvador's imports from South Africa rose to $5.99 million in 2024, up from $5.52 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 8.5% ($470,622.7) from the previous year. Top imports for El Salvador from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($3.84 million), Pharmaceutical products ($1.44 million), Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants ($164,606.70).

El Salvador had a trade deficit with South Africa that widened to $4.74 million in 2024 from $4.38 million in 2023. This is an increase of 8.2% ($360,768.9).

El Salvador Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of El Salvador 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 $3.84M 2024
2 Pharmaceutical products $1.44M 2024
3 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $164,606.70 2024
4 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $164,571.65 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $130,356.91 2024
6 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $57,864.58 2024
7 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $47,684.50 2024
8 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $24,599.16 2024
9 Paper, paperboard and articles $24,323.37 2024
10 Iron and steel $21,615.75 2024
11 Articles of iron or steel $11,406.27 2024
12 Photographic and cinematographic goods $11,241.24 2024
13 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $10,733.82 2024
14 Miscellaneous chemical products $9,166.76 2024
15 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $7,422.43 2024
16 Plastics and plastic articles $4,117.60 2024
17 Glass and glassware $2,666.33 2024
18 Rubber and rubber articles $2,297.82 2024
19 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1,973.48 2024
20 Miscellaneous base metal articles $1,081.94 2024
21 Knitted or crocheted clothing $590.33 2024
22 Organic chemicals $524.80 2024
23 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $514.74 2024
24 Footwear and parts $385.94 2024
25 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $360.85 2024
26 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $312.09 2024
27 Miscellaneous edible preparations $296.03 2024
28 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $122.45 2024
29 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $64.75 2024
30 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $62.06 2024
31 Toys, games, sports goods $30.91 2024
32 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $23.43 2024
33 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $10.33 2024