South Africa Imports from Suriname

South Africa's imports from Suriname fell to $49,294.82 in 2024, down from $214,443.9 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 77% ($165,149.1) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Suriname were Unspecified commodities ($32,513.22), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($6,710.85), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($3,922.15).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Suriname that rose to $7.88M in 2024 from $5.25M in 2023. This is an increase of 50.2% ($2.63 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Suriname by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Unspecified commodities $32,513.22 2024
2 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $6,710.85 2024
3 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $3,922.15 2024
4 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $2,718.88 2024
5 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1,890.98 2024
6 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $1,009.42 2024
7 Ores, slag, ash $160.88 2024
8 Knitted or crocheted clothing $146.53 2024
9 Non-knitted clothing $87.57 2024
10 Rubber and rubber articles $86.47 2024
11 Miscellaneous base metal articles $26.91 2024
12 Live animals $10.92 2024
13 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $10.04 2024