South Africa Imports from Zambia
South Africa's imports from Zambia fell to $249.79 million in 2024, down from $262.63 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 4.9% ($12.85 million) from the previous year. Top imports for South Africa from Zambia were Copper and copper articles ($148.44 million), Ceramic products ($25.02 million) and Iron and steel ($19.16 million).
South Africa had a trade surplus with Zambia that rose to $2.79B in 2024 from $2.52B in 2023. This is an increase of 11% ($276.73 million).
South Africa Imports from Zambia by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of South Africa imports from Zambia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper and copper articles | $148.44M | 2024 |
| 2 | Ceramic products | $25.02M | 2024 |
| 3 | Iron and steel | $19.16M | 2024 |
| 4 | Sugar and confectionery | $12.60M | 2024 |
| 5 | Ores, slag, ash | $5.40M | 2024 |
| 6 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $5.09M | 2024 |
| 7 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $4.11M | 2024 |
| 8 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $3.76M | 2024 |
| 9 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $3.56M | 2024 |
| 10 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $2.50M | 2024 |
| 11 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $2.40M | 2024 |
| 12 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $2.01M | 2024 |
| 13 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $1.83M | 2024 |
| 14 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $1.54M | 2024 |
| 15 | Plastics and plastic articles | $1.40M | 2024 |
| 16 | Explosives, pyrotechnics, matches | $1.35M | 2024 |
| 17 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $1.20M | 2024 |
| 18 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $984,636.45 | 2024 |
| 19 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $837,844.10 | 2024 |
| 20 | Pharmaceutical products | $808,169.96 | 2024 |
| 21 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $783,625.78 | 2024 |
| 22 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $729,016.37 | 2024 |
| 23 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $705,890.40 | 2024 |
| 24 | Cereals | $443,491.34 | 2024 |
| 25 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $280,365.43 | 2024 |
| 26 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $258,493.72 | 2024 |
| 27 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $241,628.54 | 2024 |
| 28 | Unspecified commodities | $189,535.57 | 2024 |
| 29 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $184,739.56 | 2024 |
| 30 | Rubber and rubber articles | $181,683.30 | 2024 |
| 31 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $167,155.06 | 2024 |
| 32 | Fertilizers | $159,369.50 | 2024 |
| 33 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $153,436.05 | 2024 |
| 34 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $152,750.53 | 2024 |
| 35 | Musical instruments, parts | $148,709.15 | 2024 |
| 36 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $144,515.29 | 2024 |
| 37 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $143,338.00 | 2024 |
| 38 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $116,143.79 | 2024 |
| 39 | Articles of iron or steel | $98,303.04 | 2024 |
| 40 | Glass and glassware | $90,159.62 | 2024 |
| 41 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $76,229.39 | 2024 |
| 42 | Organic chemicals | $53,662.78 | 2024 |
| 43 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $50,380.13 | 2024 |
| 44 | Animal products | $46,120.54 | 2024 |
| 45 | Works of art, antiques | $42,738.69 | 2024 |
| 46 | Lead and lead articles | $29,485.14 | 2024 |
| 47 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $25,537.22 | 2024 |
| 48 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $24,614.55 | 2024 |
| 49 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $13,504.52 | 2024 |
| 50 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $12,643.86 | 2024 |
| 51 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $11,419.19 | 2024 |
| 52 | Cotton | $7,574.40 | 2024 |
| 53 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $6,047.93 | 2024 |
| 54 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $3,822.47 | 2024 |
| 55 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $3,580.02 | 2024 |
| 56 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $3,280.85 | 2024 |
| 57 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $3,199.89 | 2024 |
| 58 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $2,961.10 | 2024 |
| 59 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $2,545.11 | 2024 |
| 60 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $2,188.95 | 2024 |
| 61 | Furskins and artificial fur | $1,912.54 | 2024 |
| 62 | Footwear and parts | $1,605.46 | 2024 |
| 63 | Non-knitted clothing | $1,427.43 | 2024 |
| 64 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $1,385.12 | 2024 |
| 65 | Clocks, watches, parts | $1,161.95 | 2024 |
| 66 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $949.42 | 2024 |
| 67 | Toys, games, sports goods | $841.98 | 2024 |
| 68 | Headgear | $371.88 | 2024 |
| 69 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $351.25 | 2024 |
| 70 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $301.02 | 2024 |
| 71 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $280.22 | 2024 |
| 72 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $173.17 | 2024 |
| 73 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $130.48 | 2024 |
| 74 | Man-made filaments | $124.14 | 2024 |
| 75 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $71.03 | 2024 |
| 76 | Nickel and nickel articles | $29.32 | 2024 |
| 77 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $15.23 | 2024 |
| 78 | Live animals | $11.46 | 2024 |
| 79 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $6.50 | 2024 |
| 80 | Meat and edible offal | $0.11 | 2024 |
| 81 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $0.06 | 2024 |
South Africa Imports from Zambia (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for South Africa imports from Zambia by year, expressed in Million USD.
| Year | Import Value (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 249.79 |
| 2023 | 262.63 |
| 2022 | 237.69 |
| 2021 | 242.81 |
| 2020 | 138.49 |
| 2019 | 213.92 |
| 2018 | 267.59 |
| 2017 | 222.45 |
| 2016 | 185.96 |
| 2015 | 200.59 |
| 2014 | 334.10 |
| 2013 | 370.46 |
| 2012 | 406.77 |
| 2011 | 370.39 |
| 2010 | 288.90 |
| 2009 | 195.06 |
| 2008 | 286.51 |
| 2007 | 324.97 |
| 2006 | 271.44 |
| 2005 | 204.33 |
| 2004 | 155.13 |
| 2003 | 75.23 |
| 2002 | 73.49 |
| 2001 | 49.30 |
| 2000 | 41.76 |