Exports in South Africa decreased to 181796.18 ZAR Million in August from 193967.30 ZAR Million in July of 2026. Exports in South Africa averaged 33645.63 ZAR Million from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 194076.08 ZAR Million in March of 2023 and a record low of 55.80 ZAR Million in August of 1958. source: South African Revenue Service

Exports in South Africa is expected to be 197000.00 ZAR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Exports is projected to trend around 185000.00 ZAR Million in 2027 and 178300.00 ZAR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 20470.00 18040.00 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Current Account -205467.00 181556.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 181796.18 193967.30 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 195932.00 200307.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 49800.00 20300.00 ZAR Million Jun 2026
Gold Reserves 125.50 125.50 Tonnes Jun 2026
Imports 161323.14 175039.96 ZAR Million Aug 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 112.70 122.90 points Jun 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 1201015.00 1085557.00 Jul 2026
Weapons Sales 115.00 96.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


South Africa Exports
South Africa exports mostly: mineral products (24.1 percent of total exports), base metals and articles of base metal (9.3 percent), vehicles and aircraft vessels (9.2 percent), machinery (6.8 percent), chemicals (6.2 percent) and vegetables (5.2 percent). Main export partners are China, the United States and Germany.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
181796.18 193967.30 194076.08 55.80 1957 - 2026 ZAR Million Monthly
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International Trade
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