South Africa Imports from Iraq

South Africa's imports from Iraq rose to $17.02 million in 2024, up from $4.45 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 282.3% ($12.57 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Iraq were Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($16.16 million), Miscellaneous chemical products ($555,107.98), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($221,712.12).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Iraq that rose to $43.15M in 2024 from $36.91M in 2023. This is an increase of 16.9% ($6.24 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Iraq by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $16.16M 2024
2 Miscellaneous chemical products $555,107.98 2024
3 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $221,712.12 2024
4 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $56,781.82 2024
5 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $12,182.12 2024
6 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $6,389.52 2024
7 Knitted or crocheted clothing $2,310.20 2024
8 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $785.86 2024
9 Unspecified commodities $573.22 2024
10 Footwear and parts $489.20 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $216.84 2024
12 Ores, slag, ash $153.62 2024
13 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $153.19 2024
14 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $100.67 2024
15 Works of art, antiques $62.40 2024
16 Non-knitted clothing $51.59 2024
17 Miscellaneous edible preparations $25.28 2024
18 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $9.83 2024
19 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $4.20 2024