South Africa Imports from Iceland

South Africa's imports from Iceland rose to $9.57 million in 2024, up from $4.48 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 113.5% ($5.09 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Iceland were Ships, boats, floating structures ($6.30 million), Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($1.90 million), Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes ($284,117.36).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Iceland that widened to $7.18 million in 2024 from $3.57 million in 2023. This is an increase of 100.9% ($3.61 million).

South Africa Imports from Iceland by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Ships, boats, floating structures $6.30M 2024
2 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $1.90M 2024
3 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $284,117.36 2024
4 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $235,834.03 2024
5 Miscellaneous edible preparations $175,667.96 2024
6 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $151,764.15 2024
7 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $137,413.56 2024
8 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $123,362.90 2024
9 Pharmaceutical products $85,626.85 2024
10 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $52,549.09 2024
11 Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes $40,464.47 2024
12 Plastics and plastic articles $27,373.11 2024
13 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects $17,260.60 2024
14 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $6,977.64 2024
15 Miscellaneous base metal articles $5,594.05 2024
16 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $4,497.23 2024
17 Rubber and rubber articles $3,961.84 2024
18 Articles of iron or steel $2,496.25 2024
19 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $2,457.54 2024
20 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $1,942.68 2024
21 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $1,931.76 2024
22 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $1,629.86 2024
23 Footwear and parts $1,543.33 2024
24 Miscellaneous chemical products $884.18 2024
25 Furskins and artificial fur $751.96 2024
26 Toys, games, sports goods $648.07 2024
27 Carpets and textile floor coverings $532.22 2024
28 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $431.01 2024
29 Paper, paperboard and articles $375.43 2024
30 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $371.88 2024
31 Wool and animal hair fabrics $336.35 2024
32 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $279.35 2024
33 Fertilizers $278.97 2024
34 Knitted or crocheted clothing $176.06 2024
35 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $140.03 2024
36 Organic chemicals $114.15 2024
37 Works of art, antiques $104.33 2024
38 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $61.20 2024
39 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $53.23 2024
40 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $42.64 2024
41 Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops $29.04 2024
42 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $20.58 2024
43 Clocks, watches, parts $12.01 2024
44 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $5.46 2024
45 Lead and lead articles $4.37 2024
46 Sugar and confectionery $1.09 2024