Merchandise Imports in South Africa
Merchandise imports in South Africa were worth USD 109.5 billion in 2022, compared to USD 104.3 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 89.4 billion over the last decade. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
South Africa Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for South Africa from 2013 to 2022.
Source: South African Reserve Bank.
South Africa Merchandise Imports Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 92.3 | 87.5 | 67.2 | 91.3 | 109.5 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | 10.8 | -5.2 | -23.2 | 35.9 | 19.9 |
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