Ukraine Imports from South Africa

Ukraine's imports from South Africa rose to $101.42 million in 2024, up from $99.56 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 1.9% ($1.85 million) from the previous year. Top imports for Ukraine from South Africa were Vehicles other than railway or tramway ($32.06 million), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($27.29 million), Raw hides, skins and leather ($18.64 million).

Ukraine had a trade deficit with South Africa that narrowed to $88.95 million in 2024 from $90.45 million in 2023. This is a decrease of 1.7% ($1.51 million).

Ukraine Imports from South Africa by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of Ukraine 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 $32.06M 2024
2 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $27.29M 2024
3 Raw hides, skins, leather $18.64M 2024
4 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $3.73M 2024
5 Ores, slag, ash $2.94M 2024
6 Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen $2.85M 2024
7 Beverages, spirits, vinegar $1.89M 2024
8 Organic chemicals $1.62M 2024
9 Pharmaceutical products $1.57M 2024
10 Plastics and plastic articles $998,226.21 2024
11 Nickel and nickel articles $992,312.96 2024
12 Miscellaneous chemical products $908,535.12 2024
13 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $881,155.07 2024
14 Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment $611,037.36 2024
15 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $588,413.17 2024
16 Aluminium and aluminium articles $570,247.75 2024
17 Non-knitted clothing $408,320.49 2024
18 Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks $340,962.38 2024
19 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $338,875.64 2024
20 Rubber and rubber articles $319,991.35 2024
21 Articles of iron or steel $301,768.55 2024
22 Iron and steel $219,930.84 2024
23 Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes $200,383.03 2024
24 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $197,977.80 2024
25 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $143,791.94 2024
26 Salt, sulphur, stone, cement $133,106.98 2024
27 Headgear $94,838.72 2024
28 Carpets and textile floor coverings $84,388.07 2024
29 Ships, boats, floating structures $59,000 2024
30 Miscellaneous edible preparations $52,004.44 2024
31 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $42,405.37 2024
32 Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage $34,659.50 2024
33 Tin and tin articles $34,167.90 2024
34 Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products $33,886.62 2024
35 Glass and glassware $29,711.43 2024
36 Man-made staple fibres $27,824.16 2024
37 Coffee, tea, mate, spices $26,009 2024
38 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $24,425.48 2024
39 Tools, cutlery, base metal parts $22,210.68 2024
40 Miscellaneous base metal articles $20,247.70 2024
41 Other base metals, cermets $18,278.76 2024
42 Miscellaneous manufactured goods $13,430.05 2024
43 Knitted or crocheted clothing $9,887.18 2024
44 Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops $7,031.55 2024
45 Cocoa and cocoa preparations $6,228.30 2024
46 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $5,934.66 2024
47 Paper, paperboard and articles $5,536.22 2024
48 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $5,515.71 2024
49 Fertilizers $4,875.23 2024
50 Works of art, antiques $3,788.63 2024
51 Aircraft, spacecraft, parts $2,782.21 2024
52 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $2,733.35 2024
53 Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods $2,485.55 2024
54 Copper and copper articles $1,859.53 2024
55 Furskins and artificial fur $1,415.03 2024
56 Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos $1,221.81 2024
57 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $871.44 2024
58 Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery $603.32 2024
59 Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods $135.12 2024
60 Glues, enzymes, modified starches $129.76 2024
61 Cork and cork products $112.12 2024
62 Toys, games, sports goods $77.91 2024
63 Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten $28.41 2024
64 Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords $22.02 2024
65 Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags $6.57 2024