South Africa Imports from Afghanistan

South Africa's imports from Afghanistan fell to $52,554.66 in 2024, down from $162,520.5 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 67.7% ($109,965.8) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Afghanistan were Carpets and textile floor coverings ($17,235.54), Knitted or crocheted fabrics ($9,970.30), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($8,249.22).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Afghanistan that rose to $3.13M in 2024 from $543,373.9 in 2023. This is an increase of 476% ($2.59 million).

South Africa Imports from Afghanistan by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Carpets and textile floor coverings $17,235.54 2024
2 Knitted or crocheted fabrics $9,970.30 2024
3 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $8,249.22 2024
4 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $2,733.12 2024
5 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $2,663.57 2024
6 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $2,147.67 2024
7 Footwear and parts $1,873.29 2024
8 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $1,740.68 2024
9 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $902.85 2024
10 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $892.04 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $772.38 2024
12 Toys, games, sports goods $534.90 2024
13 Miscellaneous base metal articles $449.35 2024
14 Articles of iron or steel $442.91 2024
15 Plastics and plastic articles $287.92 2024
16 Non-knitted clothing $257.30 2024
17 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $255.55 2024
18 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $222.47 2024
19 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $154.55 2024
20 Knitted or crocheted clothing $120.65 2024
21 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $109.35 2024
22 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $92.37 2024
23 Man-made filaments $89.26 2024
24 Miscellaneous edible preparations $62.51 2024
25 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $61.80 2024
26 Paper, paperboard and articles $49.41 2024
27 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $48.10 2024
28 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $40.78 2024
29 Glass and glassware $40.62 2024
30 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $28.28 2024
31 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $14.52 2024
32 Miscellaneous chemical products $6.88 2024
33 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $3.17 2024
34 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $1.36 2024