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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.

Algeria led in the export of petroleum products in Africa as of 2023. The country exported around 515,000 barrels of petroleum products per day. Libya followed, with an export level of nearly 91,000 barrels daily. Overall, Africa exported nearly 822,000 barrels of petroleum products per day in 2022. In contrast, the export of crude oil from the continent amounted to approximately 4.8 million barrels per day.

South Africa Exports: Chemical Products data was reported at 8,636.400 ZAR mn in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,739.500 ZAR mn for Dec 2024. South Africa Exports: Chemical Products data is updated monthly, averaging 6,068.800 ZAR mn from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,358.200 ZAR mn in May 2022 and a record low of 2,513.000 ZAR mn in Jan 2010. South Africa Exports: Chemical Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Revenue Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JA002: Exports: incl BLNS: SARS: Harmonized System: by Commodity. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

This page displays a table with South Africa Exports By Category in U.S. dollars, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

Subscribers can find out export and import data of 23 countries by HS code or product’s name. This demo is helpful for market analysis.

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.

South Africa Exports of textile products and articles, for technical use to Central African Republic was US$5 during 2018, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of textile products and articles, for technical use to Central African Republic - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

South Africa Exports of ceramic products to St Kitts and Nevis was US$188 during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of ceramic products to St Kitts and Nevis - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

South Africa Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Togo was US$269.93 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Togo - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

South Africa Exports: Mineral Products data was reported at 42,817.000 ZAR mn in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 38,430.600 ZAR mn for Dec 2024. South Africa Exports: Mineral Products data is updated monthly, averaging 23,228.800 ZAR mn from Jan 2010 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 181 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,647.800 ZAR mn in Sep 2022 and a record low of 8,547.300 ZAR mn in Feb 2010. South Africa Exports: Mineral Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by South African Revenue Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JA002: Exports: incl BLNS: SARS: Harmonized System: by Commodity. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

South Africa Exports of edible products of animal origin, not specified elsewhere to Canada was US$0 during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of edible products of animal origin, not specified elsewhere to Canada - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on February of 2025.

South Africa Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela was US$116.34 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of miscellaneous chemical products to Venezuela - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

The value of Indian exports to Togo was the highest within the countries in West Africa in fiscal year 2023. This amounted to over 6.04 billion U.S. dollars. Nigeria ranked second in this list with over five billion dollars worth of exports. West African countries accounted for 3.9 percent of all exports from India that year.

South Africa Exports: Egypt: Paper and Paper Products data was reported at 7,059.000 ZAR in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 560.000 ZAR for Dec 2024. South Africa Exports: Egypt: Paper and Paper Products data is updated monthly, averaging 205,449.000 ZAR from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,289,119.000 ZAR in Aug 2024 and a record low of 50.000 ZAR in Jun 2024. South Africa Exports: Egypt: Paper and Paper Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JA008: Exports: incl BLNS: DTI: by Country and Commodity: by 1 Digit HS Code.

South Africa Exports of products of animal origin to Rwanda was US$2.71 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of products of animal origin to Rwanda - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

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India Exports: South Africa: Products of Animal Origin data was reported at 0.450 USD mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.490 USD mn for 2017. India Exports: South Africa: Products of Animal Origin data is updated yearly, averaging 0.320 USD mn from Mar 1997 (Median) to 2018, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.780 USD mn in 2015 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 1999. India Exports: South Africa: Products of Animal Origin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.JAC018: Foreign Trade: Harmonized System 2 Digits: South Africa.

South Africa Exports of pharmaceutical products to Costa Rica was US$112.43 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports of pharmaceutical products to Costa Rica - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.

South Africa Exports: Japan: Vegetable Products data was reported at 103,665,655.000 ZAR in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 96,171,724.000 ZAR for Dec 2024. South Africa Exports: Japan: Vegetable Products data is updated monthly, averaging 125,887,779.000 ZAR from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,585,832,088.000 ZAR in Jul 2023 and a record low of 33,852,301.000 ZAR in Jan 2020. South Africa Exports: Japan: Vegetable Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.JA008: Exports: incl BLNS: DTI: by Country and Commodity: by 1 Digit HS Code.