South Africa Imports from Trinidad & Tobago

South Africa's imports from Trinidad & Tobago rose to $9.17 million in 2024, up from $841,185 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 989.9% ($8.33 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Trinidad & Tobago were Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes ($7.78 million), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($1.22 million), Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors ($92,144.34).

South Africa moved from a trade surplus with Trinidad & Tobago of $5.29 million in 2023 to a deficit of $6.4 million in 2024. This represents a reversal of $11.69 million (220.8%).
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South Africa Imports from Trinidad & Tobago by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $7.78M 2024
2 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $1.22M 2024
3 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $92,144.34 2024
4 Man-made staple fibres $54,777.07 2024
5 Organic chemicals $13,567.52 2024
6 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $5,218.07 2024
7 Rubber and rubber articles $818.23 2024
8 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $810.92 2024
9 Knitted or crocheted clothing $525.18 2024
10 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $334.87 2024
11 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $157.12 2024
12 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $102.25 2024
13 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $96.79 2024
14 Pharmaceutical products $67.59 2024
15 Articles of iron or steel $52.52 2024
16 Footwear and parts $18.34 2024
17 Non-knitted clothing $14.47 2024
18 Copper and copper articles $4.91 2024
19 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $3.22 2024
20 Plastics and plastic articles $0.98 2024