South Africa Imports from Ecuador

South Africa's imports from Ecuador fell to $15.91 million in 2024, down from $16.27 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 2.2% ($361,641.8) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Ecuador were Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($13.25 million), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($1.25 million), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($385,672.70).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Ecuador that rose to $27.51M in 2024 from $6.94M in 2023. This is an increase of 296.3% ($20.57 million).

South Africa Imports from Ecuador by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $13.25M 2024
2 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $1.25M 2024
3 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $385,672.70 2024
4 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $304,853.27 2024
5 Articles of iron or steel $299,060.12 2024
6 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $149,814.92 2024
7 Iron and steel $99,127.22 2024
8 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $45,384.57 2024
9 Paper, paperboard and articles $32,405.78 2024
10 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $18,437.61 2024
11 Rubber and rubber articles $15,939.02 2024
12 Headgear $15,507.57 2024
13 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $9,803.96 2024
14 Wood and wood products, charcoal $5,564.84 2024
15 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $4,992.17 2024
16 Miscellaneous chemical products $4,449.57 2024
17 Aluminium and aluminium articles $4,349.34 2024
18 Knitted or crocheted clothing $3,578.11 2024
19 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $2,322.20 2024
20 Unspecified commodities $2,244.03 2024
21 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1,954.63 2024
22 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $1,701.98 2024
23 Non-knitted clothing $1,368.31 2024
24 Organic chemicals $1,251.26 2024
25 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $887.29 2024
26 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $816.60 2024
27 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $601.66 2024
28 Copper and copper articles $308.56 2024
29 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $188.89 2024
30 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $187.85 2024
31 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $144.01 2024
32 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $125.78 2024
33 Plastics and plastic articles $94.88 2024
34 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $65.78 2024
35 Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops $40.29 2024
36 Footwear and parts $37.40 2024
37 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $33.25 2024
38 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $30.52 2024
39 Toys, games, sports goods $15.01 2024
40 Nickel and nickel articles $11.08 2024
41 Food industry residues, animal feed $0.55 2024