South Africa Imports from Cuba

South Africa's imports from Cuba rose to $2.15 million in 2024, up from $1.89 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 13.7% ($258,383.4) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Cuba were Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes ($1.90 million), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($236,678.30), Electrical machinery and equipment ($8,754.74).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Cuba that rose to $1.99M in 2024 from $924,231 in 2023. This is an increase of 115.1% ($1.06 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Cuba by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes $1.90M 2024
2 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $236,678.30 2024
3 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $8,754.74 2024
4 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $1,153.54 2024
5 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $992.93 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $276.40 2024
7 Non-knitted clothing $263.14 2024
8 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $73.97 2024
9 Rubber and rubber articles $51.21 2024
10 Paper, paperboard and articles $27.13 2024
11 Plastics and plastic articles $26.31 2024
12 Miscellaneous base metal articles $7.97 2024
13 Articles of iron or steel $0.27 2024