South Africa Imports from Antarctica

South Africa's imports from Antarctica fell to $22,445.26 in 2024, down from $393,801.9 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 94.3% ($371,356.6) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Antarctica were Miscellaneous chemical products ($22,364.57) and Electrical machinery and equipment ($80.69).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Antarctica that fell to $2.9M in 2024 from $8.68M in 2023. This is a decrease of 66.5% ($5.77 million).

Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Antarctica by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank	Imported Goods	Import Value (USD) ↓	Year
1	Miscellaneous chemical products	$22,364.57	2024
2	Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment	$80.69	2024

South Africa Imports from Antarctica (2000-2024)

The table below shows historical data for South Africa imports from Antarctica by year, expressed in USD.

Year	Import Value (USD)
2024	22,445.26
2023	393,801.89
2022	106.20
2021	105.49
2020	26.18
2019	17,913.42
2018	105,931.76
2017	2,949.17
2016	166,384.35
2015	67,112.67
2014	91,611.86
2013	515.27
2012	650,553.65
2011	334,672.86
2010	124.43
2009	36,087
2008	2,514
2007	470
2006	27,800
2005	29,711
2004	155
2003	5,573
2001	3
2000	67