South Africa Imports from North Korea

South Africa's imports from North Korea fell to $415,920.4 in 2024, down from $6.71 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 93.8% ($6.29 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from North Korea were Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($132,264.88), Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($117,362.46), Electrical machinery and equipment ($68,956.46).

South Africa had a trade deficit with North Korea that narrowed to $400,006.3 in 2024 from $6.71 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 94% ($6.31 million).
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South Africa Imports from North Korea by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $132,264.88 2024
2 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $117,362.46 2024
3 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $68,956.46 2024
4 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $63,211.03 2024
5 Articles of iron or steel $13,801.88 2024
6 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $10,790.72 2024
7 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $4,839.91 2024
8 Plastics and plastic articles $1,356.08 2024
9 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $963.61 2024
10 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $830.03 2024
11 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $739.62 2024
12 Knitted or crocheted clothing $399.78 2024
13 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $195.06 2024
14 Toys, games, sports goods $159.63 2024
15 Rubber and rubber articles $26.59 2024
16 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $22.66 2024