South Africa Imports from Austria
South Africa's imports from Austria rose to $828.01 million in 2024, up from $803.84 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 3% ($24.16 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Austria were Unspecified commodities ($236.81 million), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($115.56 million), Beverages, spirits and vinegar ($71.81 million).
South Africa had a trade deficit with Austria that widened to $785.97 million in 2024 from $772.1 million in 2023. This is an increase of 1.8% ($13.87 million).
South Africa Imports from Austria by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa imports from Austria by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unspecified commodities | $236.81M | 2024 |
| 2 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $115.56M | 2024 |
| 3 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $71.81M | 2024 |
| 4 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $60.33M | 2024 |
| 5 | Pharmaceutical products | $58.43M | 2024 |
| 6 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $44.97M | 2024 |
| 7 | Iron and steel | $40.32M | 2024 |
| 8 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $31.84M | 2024 |
| 9 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $25.24M | 2024 |
| 10 | Plastics and plastic articles | $19.15M | 2024 |
| 11 | Articles of iron or steel | $17.07M | 2024 |
| 12 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $9.88M | 2024 |
| 13 | Ceramic products | $9.36M | 2024 |
| 14 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $8.49M | 2024 |
| 15 | Toys, games, sports goods | $8.45M | 2024 |
| 16 | Organic chemicals | $8.24M | 2024 |
| 17 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $7.68M | 2024 |
| 18 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $7.34M | 2024 |
| 19 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $6.56M | 2024 |
| 20 | Man-made staple fibres | $5.12M | 2024 |
| 21 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $4.00M | 2024 |
| 22 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $3.73M | 2024 |
| 23 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $3.23M | 2024 |
| 24 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $2.34M | 2024 |
| 25 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $2.32M | 2024 |
| 26 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $2.19M | 2024 |
| 27 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $1.70M | 2024 |
| 28 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $1.66M | 2024 |
| 29 | Rubber and rubber articles | $1.47M | 2024 |
| 30 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $1.20M | 2024 |
| 31 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $1.16M | 2024 |
| 32 | Other base metals, cermets | $1.15M | 2024 |
| 33 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $1.01M | 2024 |
| 34 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $1.00M | 2024 |
| 35 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $938,483.48 | 2024 |
| 36 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $601,901.38 | 2024 |
| 37 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $575,713.42 | 2024 |
| 38 | Glass and glassware | $552,066.03 | 2024 |
| 39 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $542,083.77 | 2024 |
| 40 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $433,809.23 | 2024 |
| 41 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $427,405.30 | 2024 |
| 42 | Sugar and confectionery | $422,306.35 | 2024 |
| 43 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $354,625.89 | 2024 |
| 44 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $312,767.12 | 2024 |
| 45 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $294,669.07 | 2024 |
| 46 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $286,478.82 | 2024 |
| 47 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $173,722.83 | 2024 |
| 48 | Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn | $161,185.36 | 2024 |
| 49 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $158,830.89 | 2024 |
| 50 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $144,395.13 | 2024 |
| 51 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $113,323.32 | 2024 |
| 52 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $95,085.19 | 2024 |
| 53 | Clocks, watches, parts | $89,160.74 | 2024 |
| 54 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $69,045.12 | 2024 |
| 55 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $68,958.15 | 2024 |
| 56 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $57,168.22 | 2024 |
| 57 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $52,013.15 | 2024 |
| 58 | Copper and copper articles | $33,158.13 | 2024 |
| 59 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $29,077.55 | 2024 |
| 60 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $23,498.89 | 2024 |
| 61 | Works of art, antiques | $18,800.27 | 2024 |
| 62 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $16,823.75 | 2024 |
| 63 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $15,744.12 | 2024 |
| 64 | Headgear | $15,612.61 | 2024 |
| 65 | Musical instruments, parts | $15,287.62 | 2024 |
| 66 | Meat and edible offal | $13,531.76 | 2024 |
| 67 | Nickel and nickel articles | $9,019.95 | 2024 |
| 68 | Fertilizers | $8,751.52 | 2024 |
| 69 | Man-made filaments | $8,698.18 | 2024 |
| 70 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $8,517.32 | 2024 |
| 71 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $7,150.92 | 2024 |
| 72 | Cotton | $6,710.52 | 2024 |
| 73 | Non-knitted clothing | $5,398.12 | 2024 |
| 74 | Footwear and parts | $4,072.66 | 2024 |
| 75 | Cork and cork products | $724.55 | 2024 |
| 76 | Ores, slag, ash | $711.78 | 2024 |
| 77 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $573.33 | 2024 |
| 78 | Live animals | $558.54 | 2024 |
| 79 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $469.93 | 2024 |
| 80 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $437.94 | 2024 |
| 81 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $381.93 | 2024 |
| 82 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $341.48 | 2024 |
| 83 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $44.22 | 2024 |
| 84 | Cereals | $1.80 | 2024 |
South Africa Imports from Austria (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa imports from Austria by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Import Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 828.01 |
| 2023 | 803.84 |
| 2022 | 651.50 |
| 2021 | 604.04 |
| 2020 | 402.14 |
| 2019 | 634.42 |
| 2018 | 517 |
| 2017 | 508.50 |
| 2016 | 456.19 |
| 2015 | 538.39 |
| 2014 | 590.55 |
| 2013 | 657.89 |
| 2012 | 735.29 |
| 2011 | 679.45 |
| 2010 | 603.02 |
| 2009 | 525.39 |
| 2008 | 727.15 |
| 2007 | 767.73 |
| 2006 | 608.52 |
| 2005 | 525.11 |
| 2004 | 427.95 |
| 2003 | 362.90 |
| 2002 | 279.16 |
| 2001 | 265.33 |
| 2000 | 218.55 |