South Africa Imports from Kazakhstan

South Africa's imports from Kazakhstan fell to $7.41 million in 2024, down from $12.15 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 39% ($4.74 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Kazakhstan were Lead and lead articles ($4.36 million), Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes ($1.70 million), Iron and steel ($887,181.12).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Kazakhstan that fell to $11.07M in 2024 from $15.66M in 2023. This is a decrease of 29.3% ($4.59 million).

South Africa Imports from Kazakhstan by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Lead and lead articles $4.36M 2024
2 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $1.70M 2024
3 Iron and steel $887,181.12 2024
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $160,694.19 2024
5 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $146,574.74 2024
6 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $41,363.23 2024
7 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $33,512.98 2024
8 Rubber and rubber articles $24,703.64 2024
9 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $19,496.65 2024
10 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $10,564.27 2024
11 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $6,629.40 2024
12 Non-knitted clothing $3,450.42 2024
13 Articles of iron or steel $3,228.01 2024
14 Miscellaneous chemical products $3,010.89 2024
15 Unspecified commodities $1,566.48 2024
16 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $1,061.93 2024
17 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $929.66 2024
18 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $832.92 2024
19 Paper, paperboard and articles $589.60 2024
20 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $531.95 2024
21 Live animals $512.79 2024
22 Works of art, antiques $453.45 2024
23 Ores, slag, ash $398.58 2024
24 Toys, games, sports goods $375.43 2024
25 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $348.03 2024
26 Other base metals, cermets $329.90 2024
27 Knitted or crocheted clothing $268.43 2024
28 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $190.64 2024
29 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $189.98 2024
30 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $102.58 2024
31 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $101.81 2024
32 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $85.49 2024
33 Plastics and plastic articles $80.63 2024
34 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $59.89 2024
35 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $49.84 2024
36 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $14.03 2024
37 Musical instruments, parts $3.82 2024
38 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $2.35 2024