South Africa Imports from Liberia

South Africa's imports from Liberia fell to $1.03 million in 2024, down from $2.29 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 55.1% ($1.26 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Liberia were Rubber and rubber articles ($624,362.03), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($271,216.47), Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($66,829.64).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Liberia that rose to $174.27M in 2024 from $72.81M in 2023. This is an increase of 139.4% ($101.46 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Liberia by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Rubber and rubber articles $624,362.03 2024
2 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $271,216.47 2024
3 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $66,829.64 2024
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $21,887.32 2024
5 Pharmaceutical products $21,055.22 2024
6 Unspecified commodities $11,519.04 2024
7 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $8,077.47 2024
8 Miscellaneous chemical products $1,890.16 2024
9 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $1,620.36 2024
10 Iron and steel $789.52 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $465.35 2024
12 Ships, boats, floating structures $353.38 2024
13 Miscellaneous base metal articles $249.93 2024
14 Knitted or crocheted clothing $131.57 2024
15 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $96.96 2024
16 Footwear and parts $57.27 2024
17 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $53.66 2024
18 Clocks, watches, parts $52.08 2024
19 Ores, slag, ash $48.37 2024
20 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $26.04 2024
21 Non-knitted clothing $26.04 2024
22 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $26.04 2024
23 Live animals $10.92 2024