As of 2021, South Africa was the main African exporter to China in terms of value. South African exports to the Asian country amounted to around 33 billion U.S. dollars. Moreover, Angola exports to China were valued at some 20.9 billion U.S. dollars, while exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached 11 billion U.S. dollars.

Exports in South Africa decreased to 166173.91 ZAR Million in April from 170488.98 ZAR Million in March of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2021, the European Union (EU) accounted for around 90 percent of goods exports from Cabo Verde. The latter was one of the largest African exporters of goods to Europe. Tunisia was also a leading export partner of Europe, as 70 percent of its goods exports were to the EU. In recent years, the value of exports from Tunisia to Europe gradually increased.

South Africa's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$110.11 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa's main export partners were: China, the United States and Germany. The top three export commodities were: Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins; Ores slag and ash and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Imports were valued at US$101.24 Billion. In 2024, South Africa had a trade surplus of US$8.87 Billion.

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa offers a thorough and detailed examination of trade activities across the African continent. This extensive dataset provides valuable insights into import and export transactions involving companies throughout Africa, covering a wide range of countries and regions.

Coverage Across All African Countries

The dataset includes comprehensive trade data for all African countries, divided into key regions:

North Africa:

Egypt Libya Mauritania Morocco Algeria Sudan Tunisia East Africa: 8. Burundi 9. Comoros 10. Djibouti 11. Eritrea 12. Ethiopia 13. Kenya 14. Madagascar 15. Malawi 16. Mauritius 17. Rwanda 18. Seychelles 19. Somalia 20. Tanzania 21. Uganda

West Africa: 22. Benin 23. Burkina Faso 24. Cape Verde 25. Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 26. Gambia 27. Ghana 28. Guinea 29. Guinea-Bissau 30. Liberia 31. Mali 32. Niger 33. Nigeria 34. Senegal 35. Sierra Leone 36. Togo

Central Africa: 37. Angola 38. Cameroon 39. Central African Republic 40. Chad 41. Congo, Democratic Republic of the 42. Congo, Republic of the 43. Equatorial Guinea 44. Gabon 45. São Tomé and Príncipe

Southern Africa: 46. Botswana 47. Eswatini (Swaziland) 48. Lesotho 49. Namibia 50. South Africa 51. Zimbabwe

Comprehensive Data Features

Transaction Details: The dataset includes detailed information on each trade transaction, such as product descriptions, quantities, values, and dates. This allows for precise tracking and analysis of trade patterns and flows across Africa.

Company Information: It provides specific details about the trading companies involved, including company names, locations, and industry sectors, facilitating targeted market research and competitive analysis.

Categorization: Transactions are categorized by industry sectors, product types, and trade partners, offering insights into market dynamics and sector-specific trends within different regions of Africa.

Trade Trends: Users can analyze historical data to observe trade trends, identify emerging markets, and assess the impact of economic, political, or environmental events on trade activities across the continent.

Geographical Insights: The data provides insights into regional trade flows and cross-border dynamics within Africa and with global trade partners, including major international trade relationships.

Regulatory and Compliance Data: Information on trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements is included, helping businesses navigate the complex regulatory environments across various African countries.

Applications and Benefits

Market Research: Businesses can leverage the data to uncover new market opportunities, analyze competitive landscapes, and understand demand for specific products across different African countries and regions.

Strategic Planning: Companies can use insights from the data to develop effective trade strategies, optimize supply chains, and manage risks associated with international trade in Africa.

Economic Analysis: Analysts and policymakers can monitor economic performance, evaluate trade balances, and make informed decisions on trade policies and economic development initiatives.

Investment Decisions: Investors can assess trade trends and market potentials to make informed decisions about investments in Africa’s diverse and rapidly evolving economies.

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for Africa provides a crucial resource for organizations involved in international trade, offering a detailed, reliable, and expansive view of trade activities across the African continent.

In 2021, South Africa was the leading merchandise exporter in Africa, accounting for around 21 percent of the continent's total merchandise export trade. Nigeria and Libya followed, with a share of approximately 10 percent and seven percent, respectively.

This dataset provides values for EXPORTS reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

South Africa Exports to United States was US$8.21 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports to United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on May of 2025.

In 2021, the United States accounted for around 26 percent of goods exports from Lesotho. The latter was one of the largest African exporters of goods to the United States that year. Ethiopia was also a leading export partner of the United States, as 11 percent of its goods exports were to the North American country.

The average for 2022 based on 31 countries was 190.44 million U.S. dollars. The highest value was in South Africa: 2475.53 million U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Cape Verde: 0.02 million U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about South Africa Total Exports to USA

• South Africa Total Exports to USA recorded 521.985 USD mn in Jan 2025, compared with 601.227 USD mn in the previous Dec 2024
• South Africa Total Exports to USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1998 to Jan 2025, with an averaged value of 516.767 USD mn
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.463 USD bn in May 2021 and a record low of 99.616 USD mn in Dec 1998

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to USA into USD. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition provides Total Exports to USA, FOB, in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Exports to USA prior to January 2009 exclude Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland and prior to January 2007 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

The average for 2022 based on 53 countries was 1709.06 thousand short tons. The highest value was in South Africa: 77526.76 thousand short tons and the lowest value was in Algeria: 0 thousand short tons. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

As of 2023, pearls, precious stones, metals, and coins were the largest export category from South Africa. The export value from those goods amounted to approximately 19.6 billion U.S. dollars. The items accounted for 18 percent of the total South African exports. Mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products followed as the second main category, with an export value of roughly 11.9 billion U.S. dollars.

India Exports to South Africa was US$8.14 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. India Exports to South Africa - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.

The average for 2024 based on 22 countries was 340.99 million USD. The highest value was in Botswana: 2813.41 million USD and the lowest value was in Mali: 0 million USD. The indicator is available from 2004 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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</ul>Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

As of 2019, food exports from Africa amounted to roughly 61.4 billion U.S. dollars. The largest part (around 32.5 billion U.S. dollars) had as destination developing economies in the continent itself, and also in America, and Asia and Oceania. Slightly over 27 billion U.S. dollars were generated by food exports to developed economies, while 1.7 billion U.S. dollars came from transition economies.

The average for 2022 based on 53 countries was 0.73 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in South Africa: 12.27 billion kilowatthours and the lowest value was in Angola: 0 billion kilowatthours. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Central African Republic exports for 2023 were 369.03 million US dollars, a 25.92% increase from 2022.

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<li>Central African Republic exports for 2022 were <strong>293.07 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>11.96% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Central African Republic exports for 2021 were <strong>332.87 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>5.71% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Central African Republic exports for 2020 were <strong>353.02 million US dollars</strong>, a <strong>0.87% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
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The European Union (EU) was the largest importer from the African continent. In 2021, 24 percent of the African exports were to the EU. China ranked second, with 18 percent of the African exports directed towards the country.