Spain Imports from South Africa
Spain's imports from South Africa fell to $1.41 billion in 2024, down from $1.67 billion in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 15.7% ($262.83 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Spain from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($459.88 million), Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($178.48 million) and Iron and steel ($148.57 million).
Spain moved from a trade deficit with South Africa of $46.33M in 2023 to a surplus of $58.77M in 2024. This represents a reversal of $105.1 million (226.8%).
Spain Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)
The table below shows the ranking of Spain imports from South Africa by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $459.88M | 2024 |
| 2 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $178.48M | 2024 |
| 3 | Iron and steel | $148.57M | 2024 |
| 4 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $129.09M | 2024 |
| 5 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $117.84M | 2024 |
| 6 | Ores, slag, ash | $55.45M | 2024 |
| 7 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $48.22M | 2024 |
| 8 | Sugar and confectionery | $43.37M | 2024 |
| 9 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $40.34M | 2024 |
| 10 | Organic chemicals | $29.98M | 2024 |
| 11 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $18.76M | 2024 |
| 12 | Plastics and plastic articles | $16.10M | 2024 |
| 13 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $13.96M | 2024 |
| 14 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $12.97M | 2024 |
| 15 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $11.69M | 2024 |
| 16 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $7.74M | 2024 |
| 17 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $7.37M | 2024 |
| 18 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $6.33M | 2024 |
| 19 | Cereals | $5.03M | 2024 |
| 20 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $5.00M | 2024 |
| 21 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $4.46M | 2024 |
| 22 | Glass and glassware | $4.31M | 2024 |
| 23 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $4.30M | 2024 |
| 24 | Nickel and nickel articles | $3.64M | 2024 |
| 25 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $2.91M | 2024 |
| 26 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $2.67M | 2024 |
| 27 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $2.48M | 2024 |
| 28 | Man-made staple fibres | $1.95M | 2024 |
| 29 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $1.94M | 2024 |
| 30 | Rubber and rubber articles | $1.93M | 2024 |
| 31 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $1.89M | 2024 |
| 32 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $1.75M | 2024 |
| 33 | Fertilizers | $1.68M | 2024 |
| 34 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $1.35M | 2024 |
| 35 | Pharmaceutical products | $1.33M | 2024 |
| 36 | Articles of iron or steel | $1.29M | 2024 |
| 37 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $1.05M | 2024 |
| 38 | Arms, ammunition, parts | $950,568.69 | 2024 |
| 39 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $917,036.70 | 2024 |
| 40 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $898,756.01 | 2024 |
| 41 | Copper and copper articles | $772,758.49 | 2024 |
| 42 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $721,298.78 | 2024 |
| 43 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $664,807.99 | 2024 |
| 44 | Works of art, antiques | $663,497.06 | 2024 |
| 45 | Live animals | $629,938.48 | 2024 |
| 46 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $517,557.98 | 2024 |
| 47 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $502,261.78 | 2024 |
| 48 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $499,151.02 | 2024 |
| 49 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $460,519.63 | 2024 |
| 50 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $416,404.32 | 2024 |
| 51 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $406,207.26 | 2024 |
| 52 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $396,734.18 | 2024 |
| 53 | Toys, games, sports goods | $392,571.25 | 2024 |
| 54 | Unspecified commodities | $358,616.51 | 2024 |
| 55 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $357,939.66 | 2024 |
| 56 | Other base metals, cermets | $272,912.15 | 2024 |
| 57 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $197,709.59 | 2024 |
| 58 | Ceramic products | $181,607.29 | 2024 |
| 59 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $175,199.43 | 2024 |
| 60 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $144,694.08 | 2024 |
| 61 | Footwear and parts | $133,710.00 | 2024 |
| 62 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $108,388.35 | 2024 |
| 63 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $106,927.44 | 2024 |
| 64 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $96,303.90 | 2024 |
| 65 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $82,209.64 | 2024 |
| 66 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $64,795.78 | 2024 |
| 67 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $55,188.15 | 2024 |
| 68 | Cotton | $54,569.26 | 2024 |
| 69 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $46,308.05 | 2024 |
| 70 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $44,274.59 | 2024 |
| 71 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $44,169.69 | 2024 |
| 72 | Non-knitted clothing | $36,420.14 | 2024 |
| 73 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $27,461.70 | 2024 |
| 74 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $21,402.56 | 2024 |
| 75 | Animal products | $14,702.53 | 2024 |
| 76 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $10,612.18 | 2024 |
| 77 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $8,592.27 | 2024 |
| 78 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $8,192.10 | 2024 |
| 79 | Clocks, watches, parts | $6,091.41 | 2024 |
| 80 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $3,845.80 | 2024 |
| 81 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $1,514.24 | 2024 |
| 82 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $1,326.38 | 2024 |
| 83 | Musical instruments, parts | $1,211.60 | 2024 |
| 84 | Headgear | $1,069.74 | 2024 |
| 85 | Furskins and artificial fur | $426.17 | 2024 |
| 86 | Man-made filaments | $393.88 | 2024 |
| 87 | Vegetable textile fibres, paper yarn | $144.98 | 2024 |
| 88 | Cork and cork products | $136.64 | 2024 |
Spain Imports from South Africa (2000-2024)
The table below shows historical data for Spain imports from South Africa by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Import Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.41 |
| 2023 | 1.67 |
| 2022 | 1.73 |
| 2021 | 1.36 |
| 2020 | 0.86 |
| 2019 | 1.23 |
| 2018 | 1.45 |
| 2017 | 1.31 |
| 2016 | 0.98 |
| 2015 | 1.09 |
| 2014 | 0.92 |
| 2013 | 0.94 |
| 2012 | 1.10 |
| 2011 | 1.48 |
| 2010 | 1.27 |
| 2009 | 1.22 |
| 2008 | 2.34 |
| 2007 | 2.06 |
| 2006 | 1.71 |
| 2005 | 1.57 |
| 2004 | 1.43 |
| 2003 | 1.06 |
| 2002 | 0.90 |
| 2001 | 0.77 |
| 2000 | 0.69 |