South Africa Imports from Tuvalu

South Africa's imports from Tuvalu fell to $2,856.503 in 2024, down from $4,862.7 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 41.3% ($2,006.197) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Tuvalu were Optical, medical, measuring instruments ($2,077.96), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen ($307.52), Wood and wood products and charcoal ($147.02).

South Africa had a trade surplus with Tuvalu that rose to $68,357.09 in 2024 from $63,592.11 in 2023. This is an increase of 7.5% ($4,764.975).
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South Africa Imports from Tuvalu by Goods (2024)

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

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $2,077.96 2024
2 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $307.52 2024
3 Wood and wood products, charcoal $147.02 2024
4 Articles of iron or steel $114.26 2024
5 Knitted or crocheted clothing $71.68 2024
6 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $68.84 2024
7 Rubber and rubber articles $61.03 2024
8 Plastics and plastic articles $8.19 2024