Mexico Imports from South Africa

Mexico's imports from South Africa fell to $1.06 billion in 2024, down from $1.07 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 1.3% ($13.96 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Mexico from South Africa were Aluminium and aluminium articles ($490.40 million), Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($266.70 million), Ores, slag and ash ($88.60 million).

Mexico had a trade deficit with South Africa that widened to $829 million in 2024 from $806.84 million in 2023. This is an increase of 2.7% ($22.15 million).

Mexico Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Mexico imports from South Africa by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Aluminium and aluminium articles $490.40M 2024
2 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $266.70M 2024
3 Ores, slag, ash $88.60M 2024
4 Unspecified commodities $72.73M 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $24.14M 2024
6 Iron and steel $22.50M 2024
7 Raw hides, skins, leather $18.21M 2024
8 Miscellaneous chemical products $15.68M 2024
9 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $13.26M 2024
10 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $8.90M 2024
11 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $7.87M 2024
12 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $4.73M 2024
13 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $3.23M 2024
14 Pharmaceutical products $3.07M 2024
15 Articles of iron or steel $2.97M 2024
16 Copper and copper articles $2.00M 2024
17 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1.92M 2024
18 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $1.67M 2024
19 Plastics and plastic articles $1.63M 2024
20 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $1.23M 2024
21 Rubber and rubber articles $1.22M 2024
22 Paper, paperboard and articles $1.21M 2024
23 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $939,223 2024
24 Works of art, antiques $725,929 2024
25 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $721,918 2024
26 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $526,854 2024
27 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $366,097 2024
28 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $299,311 2024
29 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $299,102 2024
30 Miscellaneous edible preparations $287,338 2024
31 Ceramic products $205,124 2024
32 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $195,974 2024
33 Glass and glassware $181,222 2024
34 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $178,552 2024
35 Organic chemicals $168,508 2024
36 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $162,815 2024
37 Miscellaneous base metal articles $97,632 2024
38 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $85,431 2024
39 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $79,006 2024
40 Nickel and nickel articles $29,917 2024
41 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $25,364 2024
42 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $11,217 2024
43 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $9,328 2024
44 Knitted or crocheted clothing $6,812 2024
45 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $4,759 2024
46 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $4,376 2024
47 Toys, games, sports goods $2,714 2024
48 Cork and cork products $415 2024