South Africa Imports from Tonga

South Africa's imports from Tonga fell to $166.944 in 2024, down from $34,324.15 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 99.5% ($34,157.21) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Tonga were Miscellaneous base metal articles ($61.09), Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks ($54.43), Machinery, mechanical appliances and reactors ($49.35).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Tonga that rose to $202,774.5 in 2024 from $28,903.9 in 2023. This is an increase of 601.5% ($173,870.6).

Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

South Africa Imports from Tonga by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank	Imported Goods	Import Value (USD) ↓	Year
1	Miscellaneous base metal articles	$61.09	2024
2	Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks	$54.43	2024
3	Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors	$49.35	2024
4	Aluminium and aluminium articles	$2.08	2024

South Africa Imports from Tonga (2000-2024)

The table below shows historical data for South Africa imports from Tonga by year, expressed in USD.

Year	Import Value (USD)
2024	166.94
2023	34,324.15
2022	55.09
2021	2,631,899.31
2020	714.87
2019	111.46
2018	2,445.83
2017	975.35
2016	1,359.89
2015	52.67
2014	41,525.64
2013	17,500.68
2012	1,220.83
2011	2,035.10
2010	2,063.73
2009	1,655
2008	2,155
2007	137
2006	188
2005	112
2004	6
2003	359
2001	9,003
2000	21,205