South Africa Imports from Myanmar

South Africa's imports from Myanmar fell to $9.28 million in 2024, down from $9.48 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 2.1% ($203,581) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Myanmar were Footwear and parts ($2.59 million), Knitted or crocheted clothing ($2.26 million) and Non-knitted clothing ($1.67 million).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Myanmar that widened to $8.29 million in 2024 from $7.99 million in 2023. This is an increase of 3.8% ($300,238).

South Africa Imports from Myanmar by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Footwear and parts $2.59M 2024
2 Knitted or crocheted clothing $2.26M 2024
3 Non-knitted clothing $1.67M 2024
4 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $804,068.31 2024
5 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $704,656.33 2024
6 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $363,599.38 2024
7 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $208,383.56 2024
8 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $120,102.79 2024
9 Wood and wood products, charcoal $104,180.37 2024
10 Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods $92,799.12 2024
11 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $67,213.81 2024
12 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $56,982.83 2024
13 Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods $55,242.03 2024
14 Toys, games, sports goods $38,384.28 2024
15 Aluminium and aluminium articles $33,750.62 2024
16 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $30,031.33 2024
17 Headgear $25,124.72 2024
18 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $17,814.66 2024
19 Plastics and plastic articles $7,388.62 2024
20 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $6,811.57 2024
21 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $4,032.97 2024
22 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $3,290.79 2024
23 Glass and glassware $2,078.39 2024
24 Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery $948.38 2024
25 Rubber and rubber articles $586.87 2024
26 Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics $533.42 2024
27 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $129.77 2024
28 Ceramic products $73.75 2024
29 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $59.12 2024
30 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $13.59 2024
31 Articles of iron or steel $8.03 2024