South Africa Imports from Dominican Republic

South Africa's imports from Dominican Republic rose to $9.31 million in 2024, up from $7.51 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 24% ($1.8 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Dominican Republic were Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($4.68 million), Pharmaceutical products ($1.60 million) and Electrical machinery and equipment ($1.12 million).

South Africa moved from a trade deficit with Dominican Republic of $2.55M in 2023 to a surplus of $3.44M in 2024. This represents a reversal of $6 million (234.8%).

South Africa Imports from Dominican Republic by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $4.68M 2024
2 Pharmaceutical products $1.60M 2024
3 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1.12M 2024
4 Footwear and parts $701,463.54 2024
5 Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes $354,888.86 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $269,802.03 2024
7 Plastics and plastic articles $140,038.81 2024
8 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $95,424.10 2024
9 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $69,215.88 2024
10 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $53,517.45 2024
11 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $51,772.95 2024
12 Non-knitted clothing $38,206.36 2024
13 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $32,657.46 2024
14 Knitted or crocheted clothing $25,023.39 2024
15 Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn $22,658.93 2024
16 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $16,822.16 2024
17 Paper, paperboard and articles $12,547.89 2024
18 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $5,965.44 2024
19 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $4,118.47 2024
20 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $3,730.97 2024
21 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $2,062.73 2024
22 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $1,225.88 2024
23 Articles of iron or steel $896.68 2024
24 Miscellaneous base metal articles $890.68 2024
25 Miscellaneous chemical products $833.03 2024
26 Toys, games, sports goods $620.45 2024
27 Headgear $427.73 2024
28 Rubber and rubber articles $352.78 2024
29 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $217.72 2024
30 Unspecified commodities $163.78 2024
31 Organic chemicals $61.69 2024
32 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $51.97 2024
33 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $30.57 2024
34 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $10.37 2024
35 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $3.93 2024
36 Ceramic products $3.06 2024
37 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $2.08 2024