South Africa Imports from Nicaragua

South Africa's imports from Nicaragua fell to $3.27 million in 2024, down from $3.59 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 8.9% ($319,680) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Nicaragua were Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates ($850,994.47), Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes ($795,345.12), Rubber and rubber articles ($710,556.43).

South Africa had a trade deficit with Nicaragua that narrowed to $870,355 in 2024 from $2.11 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 58.8% ($1.24 million).

South Africa Imports from Nicaragua by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) Year
1 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $850,994.47 2024
2 Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes $795,345.12 2024
3 Rubber and rubber articles $710,556.43 2024
4 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $524,938.86 2024
5 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $114,529.27 2024
6 Knitted or crocheted clothing $105,189.24 2024
7 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $103,388.99 2024
8 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $16,336.18 2024
9 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $14,547.34 2024
10 Non-knitted clothing $8,098.81 2024
11 Man-made filaments $7,538.80 2024
12 Articles of iron or steel $5,930.23 2024
13 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $3,839.17 2024
14 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $1,669.28 2024
15 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $1,573.80 2024
16 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $869.22 2024
17 Glass and glassware $665.76 2024
18 Wood and wood products, charcoal $593.91 2024
19 Ceramic products $356.05 2024
20 Toys, games, sports goods $109.46 2024
21 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $96.30 2024
22 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $78.67 2024
23 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $56.39 2024
24 Miscellaneous edible preparations $26.37 2024
25 Plastics and plastic articles $19.76 2024