South Africa recorded a trade surplus of 21670 ZAR Million in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data was reported at 260.936 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 246.366 USD mn for Dec 2017. ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data is updated quarterly, averaging 86.513 USD mn from Mar 1998 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 81 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 511.969 USD mn in Sep 2014 and a record low of -44.423 USD mn in Dec 2006. ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

South Africa Exports to China was US$12.41 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Africa Exports to China - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -1.278 USD bn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -820.742 USD mn for Apr 2018. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging -10.745 USD mn from Jun 1993 (Median) to May 2018, with 299 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 474.526 USD mn in Feb 2015 and a record low of -6.827 USD bn in Mar 2013. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -2.629 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2.266 USD bn for Dec 2017. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging -31.798 USD mn from Jun 1993 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 100 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 624.539 USD mn in Dec 2006 and a record low of -12.281 USD bn in Mar 2013. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -4.982 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -4.661 USD mn for Dec 2017. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.159 USD mn from Sep 1965 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 178 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.526 USD mn in Dec 1970 and a record low of -11.019 USD mn in Mar 2011. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau – Table MO.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

China takes up ************ of overall trade within BRICS in 2022, the economic partnership between Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. China records significant trade figures with all four other members within BRICS. Brazil and Russia focus towards the Asian country. India-South Africa, interestingly, is higher than that of India-Russia or Russia-Brazil, two relatively established partnerships. It should also be noted that several countries allegedly hope to join BRICS in the foreseeable future. These countries - notably Saudi Arabia and the UAE - are oriented towards India and China when it comes to trade. These potential applications follow amidst rumors in 2023 of the creation of BRICS currency - which would allow member countries to pay for trade without having to use the U.S. dollar.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -8.271 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -9.515 USD bn for 2016. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated yearly, averaging -46.228 USD mn from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.673 USD bn in 2006 and a record low of -31.481 USD bn in 2013. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -13.393 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -15.273 USD mn for 2016. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated yearly, averaging -3.699 USD mn from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2017, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.664 USD mn in 1974 and a record low of -32.534 USD mn in 2013. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau – Table MO.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

Hong Kong HK: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -214.255 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -321.375 USD mn for Dec 2017. Hong Kong HK: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.791 USD mn from Mar 1960 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 233 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.563 USD mn in Dec 2006 and a record low of -832.692 USD mn in Sep 2017. Hong Kong HK: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

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.

Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data was reported at -1.050 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.839 USD mn for Apr 2018. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data is updated monthly, averaging -0.409 USD mn from Sep 1965 (Median) to May 2018, with 511 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.335 USD mn in Oct 1990 and a record low of -5.203 USD mn in Jan 2011. Macau MO: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau – Table MO.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data was reported at -83.076 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -175.282 USD mn for Apr 2018. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data is updated monthly, averaging -139.635 USD mn from Dec 2011 (Median) to May 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.735 USD mn in Apr 2012 and a record low of -535.675 USD mn in Sep 2014. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data was reported at 1.365 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.478 USD bn for 2016. ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data is updated yearly, averaging 257.727 USD mn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.558 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of -18.661 USD mn in 1998. ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data was reported at -427.389 USD mn in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -355.815 USD mn for Dec 2017. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data is updated quarterly, averaging -395.523 USD mn from Dec 2011 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.049 USD mn in Jun 2012 and a record low of -1.331 USD bn in Dec 2013. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Quarterly.

China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data was reported at -1.215 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.403 USD bn for 2016. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data is updated yearly, averaging -1.403 USD bn from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2017, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.096 USD mn in 2012 and a record low of -4.262 USD bn in 2014. China Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Sub-Saharan Africa: South Sudan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data was reported at -789.477 USD mn in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -540.921 USD mn for Apr 2018. ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data is updated monthly, averaging -313.295 USD mn from Jan 1998 (Median) to May 2018, with 245 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 589.728 USD mn in May 2009 and a record low of -3.810 USD bn in Jun 2009. ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data was reported at 106.690 USD mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 94.365 USD mn for Apr 2018. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data is updated monthly, averaging 30.151 USD mn from Jan 1998 (Median) to May 2018, with 245 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 225.181 USD mn in Aug 2012 and a record low of -28.775 USD mn in Jul 2006. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Advanced Economies: China, People Republic: Hong Kong data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Monthly.

South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Macao data was reported at 0.355 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.128 USD mn for 2016. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Macao data is updated yearly, averaging -0.632 USD mn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.375 USD mn in 2007 and a record low of -13.500 USD mn in 1998. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Macao data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.

South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data was reported at -7.556 USD bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -7.536 USD bn for 2016. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data is updated yearly, averaging -4.481 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -677.819 USD mn in 1999 and a record low of -9.138 USD bn in 2015. South Africa ZA: Trade Balance: Emerging and Developing Economies: Emerging and Developing Asia: China, People Republic: Mainland data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Africa – Table ZA.IMF.DOT: Trade Balance: by Country: Annual.