Trinidad and Tobago Imports from South Africa

Trinidad & Tobago's imports from South Africa fell to $6.79 million in 2024, down from $12.2 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 44.3% ($5.41 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Trinidad & Tobago from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($5.00 million), Beverages, spirits, vinegar ($405,331.12), Pharmaceutical products ($355,172.48).

Trinidad & Tobago moved from a trade deficit with South Africa of $10.99M in 2023 to a surplus of $1.49M in 2024. This represents a reversal of $12.48 million (113.5%).
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Trinidad and Tobago Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Trinidad and Tobago 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 $5.00M 2024
2 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $405,331.12 2024
3 Pharmaceutical products $355,172.48 2024
4 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $262,130.77 2024
5 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $230,123.80 2024
6 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $108,713.87 2024
7 Miscellaneous edible preparations $76,529.57 2024
8 Toys, games, sports goods $61,813.54 2024
9 Ores, slag, ash $53,541.84 2024
10 Plastics and plastic articles $48,535.86 2024
11 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $33,554.35 2024
12 Miscellaneous chemical products $32,219.86 2024
13 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $19,578.16 2024
14 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $15,583.86 2024
15 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $14,572.18 2024
16 Unspecified commodities $13,724.49 2024
17 Aluminium and aluminium articles $12,883.32 2024
18 Arms, ammunition, parts $9,329.76 2024
19 Glass and glassware $8,898.50 2024
20 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $6,164.48 2024
21 Articles of iron or steel $5,542.42 2024
22 Paper, paperboard and articles $4,452.96 2024
23 Rubber and rubber articles $4,094.30 2024
24 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $3,921.85 2024
25 Miscellaneous base metal articles $3,746.60 2024
26 Knitted or crocheted clothing $3,370.16 2024
27 Non-knitted clothing $675.99 2024
28 Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops $457.62 2024
29 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $364.88 2024
30 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $210.51 2024
31 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $162.96 2024
32 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $123.11 2024
33 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $31.26 2024