South Africa Imports from Barbados

South Africa's imports from Barbados fell to $501,532.1 in 2024, down from $576,940.6 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 13.1% ($75,408.49) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Barbados were Iron and steel ($239,750.12), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($110,064.03), Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment ($105,328.51).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Barbados that fell to $2.75M in 2024 from $3.14M in 2023. This is a decrease of 12.6% ($394,358).
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South Africa Imports from Barbados by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Iron and steel $239,750.12 2024
2 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $110,064.03 2024
3 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $105,328.51 2024
4 Meat and edible offal $25,729.17 2024
5 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $11,145.02 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $4,576.55 2024
7 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $2,513.39 2024
8 Unspecified commodities $1,800.36 2024
9 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $378.44 2024
10 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $171.97 2024
11 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $52.19 2024
12 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $15.29 2024
13 Headgear $5.08 2024
14 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $2.02 2024