South Africa Imports from Algeria

South Africa's imports from Algeria fell to $99.86 million in 2024, down from $199.92 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 50% ($100.05 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Algeria were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($93.79 million), Pharmaceutical products ($2.96 million), Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds and isotopes ($2.34 million).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Algeria that narrowed to $80.15 million in 2024 from $178.27 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 55% ($98.12 million).

South Africa Imports from Algeria by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $93.79M 2024
2 Pharmaceutical products $2.96M 2024
3 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $2.34M 2024
4 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $731,274.26 2024
5 Rubber and rubber articles $25,761.81 2024
6 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $10,265.81 2024
7 Unspecified commodities $4,640.37 2024
8 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $3,302.63 2024
9 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1,261.20 2024
10 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1,107.14 2024
11 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $889.42 2024
12 Articles of iron or steel $309.27 2024
13 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $212.09 2024
14 Footwear and parts $116.66 2024
15 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $103.23 2024
16 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $63.71 2024
17 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $48.31 2024
18 Non-knitted clothing $9.39 2024
19 Knitted or crocheted clothing $6.28 2024
20 Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products $6.06 2024
21 Carpets and textile floor coverings $5.62 2024
22 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $5.08 2024
23 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $3.00 2024
24 Glass and glassware $0.98 2024