South Africa Imports from Laos

South Africa's imports from Laos rose to $2.22 million in 2024, up from $2.12 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 4.9% ($104,703) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Laos were Electrical machinery and equipment ($1.78 million), Footwear and parts ($205,780.47), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($107,053.58).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Laos that widened to $1.88 million in 2024 from $1.62 million in 2023. This is an increase of 16.1% ($260,290.1).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Laos by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1.78M 2024
2 Footwear and parts $205,780.47 2024
3 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $107,053.58 2024
4 Non-knitted clothing $37,610.15 2024
5 Headgear $35,460.84 2024
6 Rubber and rubber articles $32,485.71 2024
7 Knitted or crocheted clothing $13,645.80 2024
8 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $2,795.14 2024
9 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $344.48 2024
10 Plastics and plastic articles $281.75 2024
11 Articles of iron or steel $221.59 2024
12 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $148.22 2024
13 Toys, games, sports goods $37.12 2024
14 Glass and glassware $34.01 2024
15 Pharmaceutical products $29.32 2024
16 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $11.52 2024