United Arab Emirates Imports from South Africa
The United Arab Emirates' imports from South Africa rose to $5.02 billion in 2023, up from $4.54 billion in 2022, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 10.7% ($485.01 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Arab Emirates from South Africa were Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins ($3.76 billion), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($349.62 million), Mineral fuels, oils, waxes and bitumen ($197.76 million).
United Arab Emirates had a trade deficit with South Africa that widened to $2.58 billion in 2023 from $2.45 billion in 2022. This is an increase of 5.4% ($132.7 million).
United Arab Emirates Imports from South Africa by Goods (2023)
The table below shows the ranking of UAE imports from South Africa by goods in 2023, highlighting the top imported goods.
| Import Rank | Imported Goods | Import Value (USD) ↓ | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins | $3.76B | 2023 |
| 2 | Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel | $349.62M | 2023 |
| 3 | Mineral fuels, oils, waxes, bitumen | $197.76M | 2023 |
| 4 | Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts | $170.77M | 2023 |
| 5 | Organic chemicals | $101.28M | 2023 |
| 6 | Beverages, spirits, vinegar | $88.57M | 2023 |
| 7 | Copper and copper articles | $41.60M | 2023 |
| 8 | Meat and edible offal | $28.72M | 2023 |
| 9 | Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment | $27.14M | 2023 |
| 10 | Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants | $25.24M | 2023 |
| 11 | Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics | $23.03M | 2023 |
| 12 | Salt, sulphur, stone, cement | $19.24M | 2023 |
| 13 | Cereals | $18.94M | 2023 |
| 14 | Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors | $16.40M | 2023 |
| 15 | Soap, detergents, waxes, candles, dental products | $14.85M | 2023 |
| 16 | Iron and steel | $10.38M | 2023 |
| 17 | Plastics and plastic articles | $9.50M | 2023 |
| 18 | Pharmaceutical products | $9.14M | 2023 |
| 19 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $9.03M | 2023 |
| 20 | Articles of iron or steel | $8.63M | 2023 |
| 21 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $8.06M | 2023 |
| 22 | Wood and wood products, charcoal | $7.97M | 2023 |
| 23 | Edible vegetables, roots, tubers | $7.45M | 2023 |
| 24 | Aircraft, spacecraft, parts | $6.99M | 2023 |
| 25 | Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, insects | $5.93M | 2023 |
| 26 | Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes | $5.53M | 2023 |
| 27 | Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts | $5.18M | 2023 |
| 28 | Optical, medical, measuring instruments | $5.13M | 2023 |
| 29 | Tobacco, nicotine products and substitutes | $4.41M | 2023 |
| 30 | Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings | $2.03M | 2023 |
| 31 | Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes | $1.96M | 2023 |
| 32 | Aluminium and aluminium articles | $1.89M | 2023 |
| 33 | Milling products, malt, starch, inulin, wheat gluten | $1.86M | 2023 |
| 34 | Pulp, recovered paper, paperboard | $1.74M | 2023 |
| 35 | Rubber and rubber articles | $1.70M | 2023 |
| 36 | Live plants, bulbs, roots, cut flowers, foliage | $1.64M | 2023 |
| 37 | Paper, paperboard and articles | $1.52M | 2023 |
| 38 | Ores, slag, ash | $1.45M | 2023 |
| 39 | Dyes, pigments, tanning extracts, paints, inks | $1.39M | 2023 |
| 40 | Tools, cutlery, base metal parts | $1.38M | 2023 |
| 41 | Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations, bakery | $1.31M | 2023 |
| 42 | Non-knitted clothing | $1.30M | 2023 |
| 43 | Dairy, eggs, honey, other animal products | $1.27M | 2023 |
| 44 | Articles of stone, cement, mica, asbestos | $1.16M | 2023 |
| 45 | Knitted or crocheted clothing | $1.10M | 2023 |
| 46 | Live animals | $984,385.45 | 2023 |
| 47 | Ceramic products | $880,425.20 | 2023 |
| 48 | Works of art, antiques | $860,178.51 | 2023 |
| 49 | Glues, enzymes, modified starches | $757,497.02 | 2023 |
| 50 | Sugar and confectionery | $701,836.93 | 2023 |
| 51 | Food industry residues, animal feed | $691,696.13 | 2023 |
| 52 | Coffee, tea, mate, spices | $655,885.89 | 2023 |
| 53 | Carpets and textile floor coverings | $617,338.83 | 2023 |
| 54 | Other textile articles, worn clothing, rags | $590,924.43 | 2023 |
| 55 | Miscellaneous base metal articles | $534,707.74 | 2023 |
| 56 | Railway locomotives, rolling stock, track equipment | $478,087.62 | 2023 |
| 57 | Miscellaneous manufactured goods | $424,351.45 | 2023 |
| 58 | Glass and glassware | $364,411.90 | 2023 |
| 59 | Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates | $342,718.30 | 2023 |
| 60 | Toys, games, sports goods | $250,581.32 | 2023 |
| 61 | Umbrellas, canes, whips, riding crops | $240,355.40 | 2023 |
| 62 | Arms, ammunition, parts | $198,320.32 | 2023 |
| 63 | Leather goods, bags, saddlery, travel goods | $178,600.08 | 2023 |
| 64 | Ships, boats, floating structures | $165,712.95 | 2023 |
| 65 | Footwear and parts | $161,908.73 | 2023 |
| 66 | Fertilizers | $153,037.58 | 2023 |
| 67 | Technical textile fabrics, coated fabrics | $121,828.49 | 2023 |
| 68 | Raw hides, skins, leather | $118,822.13 | 2023 |
| 69 | Special woven fabrics, lace, embroidery | $107,204.95 | 2023 |
| 70 | Basketware, wickerwork, straw goods | $103,108.41 | 2023 |
| 71 | Printed books, newspapers, printed matter | $91,481.65 | 2023 |
| 72 | Zinc and zinc articles | $80,070.52 | 2023 |
| 73 | Unspecified commodities | $72,031.31 | 2023 |
| 74 | Cocoa and cocoa preparations | $71,236.19 | 2023 |
| 75 | Man-made filaments | $66,073.50 | 2023 |
| 76 | Wadding, felt, twine, ropes, cords | $60,677.25 | 2023 |
| 77 | Clocks, watches, parts | $58,635.83 | 2023 |
| 78 | Silk | $57,720.67 | 2023 |
| 79 | Vegetable plaiting materials, other vegetable products | $47,872.18 | 2023 |
| 80 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $45,158.36 | 2023 |
| 81 | Nickel and nickel articles | $39,746.09 | 2023 |
| 82 | Feathers, down, artificial flowers, human hair goods | $35,236.24 | 2023 |
| 83 | Furskins and artificial fur | $31,028.92 | 2023 |
| 84 | Headgear | $30,183.05 | 2023 |
| 85 | Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts | $26,696.62 | 2023 |
| 86 | Cork and cork products | $15,447.36 | 2023 |
| 87 | Tin and tin articles | $14,663.76 | 2023 |
| 88 | Wool and animal hair fabrics | $12,797.64 | 2023 |
| 89 | Musical instruments, parts | $11,931.78 | 2023 |
| 90 | Photographic and cinematographic goods | $9,522.05 | 2023 |
| 91 | Cotton | $6,938.77 | 2023 |
| 92 | Man-made staple fibres | $1,667.12 | 2023 |
| 93 | Animal products | $178.92 | 2023 |
United Arab Emirates Imports from South Africa (2000-2023)
The table below shows historical data for UAE imports from South Africa by year, expressed in Billion USD.
| Year | Import Value (Billion USD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.02 |
| 2022 | 4.54 |
| 2021 | 4.45 |
| 2020 | 3.69 |
| 2019 | 2.78 |
| 2018 | 2.89 |
| 2017 | 2.27 |
| 2016 | 1.49 |
| 2015 | 1.59 |
| 2014 | 1.73 |
| 2013 | 1.34 |
| 2012 | 1.24 |
| 2011 | 0.96 |
| 2010 | 0.90 |
| 2009 | 0.67 |
| 2008 | 3.41 |
| 2007 | 1.32 |
| 2006 | 0.52 |
| 2005 | 0.70 |
| 2004 | 0.47 |
| 2003 | 0.28 |
| 2002 | 0.20 |
| 2001 | 0.28 |
| 2000 | 0.09 |