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Who are South Africa Trade Partners? H1 2025 Export Insights

South Africa’s top trade partners in H1 2025 — including Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Vietnam — based on latest export data and trade insights.

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Every year, South Africa moves billions of dollars’ worth of goods globally.

 

In 2024, China alone accounted for nearly US$620 billion in total trade, positioning its place as South Africa’s biggest trade partner. But here’s the twist: while South Africa sends raw minerals like platinum and manganese to fuel China’s factories, it imports higher-value cars, electronics, and machinery in return, leaving behind a trade imbalance that raises more questions than answers.

💡Why does South Africa continue to lean so heavily on commodity exports? Can it rebalance these relationships and capture more value at home?

Who are South Africa's biggest trading partners?

According to TradeInt’s global trade data, South Africa’s top five export partners in the first half of 2025 were Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Vietnam. These destinations collectively accounted for a major share of the country’s export revenue, reflecting the diversity of South Africa’s industrial, mineral, and energy trade base.

 

Who are the major trading partners of South Africa?

 

  1. Mexico – US$787.53 billion (15.3%)
  • Top Products: Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704), feldspar and related minerals, stainless steel flat rolled products
  • Top Buyers: Ford Motor Company SA de CV, Epiroc Mexico SA de CV
 
  1. Canada – US$620.59 billion (12%)
  • Top Products: Fresh and dried citrus fruits (HS 0805), fresh/dried grapes, radioactive chemical elements and compounds
  • Top Buyers: Beauvais LTEE, Broadview Produce Company Inc
 
  1. China – US$609.66 billion (11.8%)
  • Top Products: Iron ores and concentrates (HS 2601), chrome ore and concentrate, manganese ore and concentrate
  • Top Buyers: Major Chinese metal and mining companies (data available via TradeInt buyer records)
 
  1. Germany — US$246.29 billion (4.77%)
  • Top Products: Motor vehicles (HS 8703), platinum (unforged or semi-manufactured), and mechanical parts
  • Top Buyers: Carl Hartmann GmbH & Co KG, Transocean Shipping Transportagentur GmbH
 
  1. Vietnam – US$235.76 billion (4.57%)
  • Top Products: Coal and solid fuels (HS 2701), iron and manganese concentrates
  • Top Buyers: Công Ty Cổ Phần Xuất Nhập Khẩu Than Vinacomin, Công Ty Cổ Phần Kinh Doanh Than Miền Bắc Vinacomin
Top 5 South Africa Export Trade Partners in H1 2025
Rank Country Total Trade (US$ billion) Value Share (%) Top HS Code (4-digits) Top 3 Product Categories traded Top 3 Buyer/Importer
1 Mexico 787.53 15.3 8704 1. Freight motor vehicles
2. Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorite
3. Stainless steel flat rolled products 		1. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SA DE CV
2. EPIROC MEXICO SA DE CV
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2 Canada 620.59 12 0805 1. Fresh or dried citrus fruits
2. Fresh or dried grapes
3. Radioactive chemical elements and radioisotopes 		1. BEAUVAIS LTEE
2. BROADVIEW PRODUCE COMPANY INC
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3 China 609.66 11.8 2601 1. Iron ore and its concentrates
2. Chrome ore and concentrate
3. Manganese ore and concentrates 		1.🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
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4 Germany 246.29 4.77 8703 1. Motor vehicles
2. Freight motor vehicles
3. Platinum, un-forged, semi-manufactured or powdered 		1. CARL HARTMANN GMBH CO KG
2. TRANSOCEAN SHIPPING TRANSPORTAGENTUR GES MBH
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5 Vietnam 235.76 4.57 2701 1. Coal; briquettes made from coal
2. Iron ore and its concentrates
3. Corn 		1. CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN XUẤT NHẬP KHẨU THAN VINACOMIN
2. CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN KINH DOANH THAN MIỀN BẮC VINACOMIN
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Data Source: TradeInt

#Top 1 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Mexico (US$787.53 billion)

According to TradeInt’s global customs data, Mexico has become one of South Africa’s fastest-growing trade partners in the Americas.


Trade is anchored by automotive, metal, and industrial goods, showing deeper integration between Africa’s southern hub and Latin America’s manufacturing corridor.

 

Major South Africa export products to Mexico by HS code:

 

1. Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704) – US $1.71 billion

Major driver of South Africa’s automotive trade with Mexico, supported by vehicle assembly and logistics demand.

 

2. Feldspar, nepheline, fluorite (HS 2529) – US $0.13 billion
Supplies Mexico’s ceramics, glassmaking, and metallurgy sectors.

3. Steel structures and parts (HS 7308) – US $0.11 billion
Strengthens Mexico’s infrastructure and industrial construction projects.

4. Mechanical appliances (HS 8479)
Used in machinery, packaging, and assembly lines across Mexican industries.

5. Stainless-steel flat-rolled products (HS 7219) – US $0.07 billion
Key component for manufacturing and building materials.

6. Centrifuges & filtration machines (HS 8421) – US $0.07 billion
Supports Mexico’s industrial and environmental processing sectors.
 
7. Vehicle parts and accessories (HS 8708) – US $0.07 billion
Reinforces automotive component supply chains between South Africa and Mexico.

8. Leather goods and materials (HS 4113) – US $0.05 billion
Feeds Mexico’s fashion, footwear, and upholstery manufacturing.
 

South Africa’s exports of automotive and metallurgical categories dominate, while growing diversification into chemicals and processed food underscores expanding South Africa–Latin America trade ties.

Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Mexico (H1 2025)
Rank Product Category HS Code Export Value (US$ billion) Economic Importance
1Freight motor vehicles87041.71Major export driving South Africa’s automotive trade with Mexico
2Feldspar, nepheline, fluorite25290.13Used in ceramics, glassmaking, and metallurgy industries
3Steel structures and parts73080.11Supports Mexico’s infrastructure and industrial projects
4Mechanical appliances84790.08Used in Mexico’s machinery and assembly sectors
5Stainless steel flat rolled products72190.07Key for manufacturing and construction
6Centrifuges and filtration machines84210.07Important for Mexico’s industrial processing
7Vehicle parts and accessories87080.07Strengthens auto component supply chains
8Leather goods and materials41130.05Supplies Mexico’s fashion and upholstery industries
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Data Source: TradeInt

What is the relationship between Mexico and South Africa?

Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1993, South Africa and Mexico have built a partnership grounded in shared democratic values and sustainable development goals. Both countries promote social inclusion, equality, and cooperation through platforms such as the United Nations and the G20, where they work together on climate action, economic reform, and anti-corruption efforts.

 

Bilateral cooperation is managed through the Binational Commission (BNC) and the Political Consultations Mechanism, which oversee collaboration in areas like tourism, agriculture, education, and technology. Politically, both nations emphasize dialogue and mutual development rather than competition.

 

Economically, Mexico is South Africa’s third-largest trading partner in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), total trade between the two countries reached R18.4 billion (~US$1 billion) in 2024, with South Africa maintaining a trade surplus of R4.7 billion (~US$271 million).

 

The trade mix shows complementary strengths: South Africa mainly exports minerals, vehicles, and manufactured goods, while Mexico supplies machinery, processed foods, and electronics. However, both compete for foreign investment in manufacturing, with Mexico benefiting from U.S. market access and South Africa serving as a key hub for Africa.

#Top 2 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Canada (US$620.59 billion)

What does Canada trade with South Africa?

Canada remains a diversified and stable destination for South African exports, spanning agriculture with fresh and dried grapes, citrus fruits, and wine forming the core of South Africa’s exports, beverages, and advanced manufacturing components.

TradeInt’s global customs trade data highlights how both nations benefit from complementary strengths. South Africa’s agricultural capacity and Canada’s demand for high-value produce and industrial goods.

 

Major South African Export Products to Canada (H1 2025):

 

1. Fresh or dried grapes (HS 0806) – US $ 1.08 billion

A leading agricultural product that underpins Canada’s fruit supply chain and supermarket distribution.

 
2. Fresh or dried citrus fruits (HS 0805) – US $ 0.73 billion
Expands Canada’s seasonal fruit imports while supporting healthy-food retail growth.

3. Wine from fresh grapes (HS 2204)
Drives premium-segment growth in Canada’s wine, hospitality, and tourism markets.

4. Radioactive chemical elements & isotopes (HS 2844)
Plays a key role in Canada’s medical-imaging, pharmaceutical, and nuclear-research industries.

5. Fresh apples, pears, and quinces (HS 0808)
Serves Canada’s consumer fruit market and packaged-food processors.

6. Printed circuits (HS 8534)
Essential to Canada’s electronics, telecommunications, and control-system manufacturing.

7. Discs, magnetic tapes & smart cards (HS 8523)
Supports Canada’s IT hardware and secure-data production sectors.

 

8. Ferroalloy (HS 7202) – US $ 0.07 billion

Supplies Canada’s steelmaking and heavy-industrial processes.

Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Canada (H1 2025)
Rank Product Category HS Code Export Value (US$ billion) Economic Importance
1Fresh or dried grapes08061.08Major agricultural export supporting Canada’s food supply chain
2Fresh or dried citrus fruits08050.73Strengthens Canada’s fruit import and distribution network
3Wine from fresh grapes22040.29Expands Canada’s premium wine retail and hospitality markets
4Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes28440.28Supports Canada’s medical and research industries
5Fresh apples, pears, and quinces08080.18Contributes to Canada’s consumer fruit segment
6Printed circuits85340.12Integral for Canada’s electronics and telecom sectors
7Discs, magnetic tapes, and smart cards85230.08Used in data storage and information technology manufacturing
8Ferroalloy72020.07Supplies Canada’s steelmaking and industrial processes
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Data Source: TradeInt
South Africa and Canada share a long-standing and cooperative relationship that combines trade, diplomacy, and shared democratic values.
 
Established in 1939, diplomatic relations between the two nations have deepened through collaboration on issues like climate action, education, and sustainable development. Canada’s strong anti-apartheid stance in the 1980s and its continued support for South Africa’s democratic transformation laid the foundation for this enduring partnership.
 
In economic terms, South Africa is Canada’s third-largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, and both nations see each other as gateways to broader regional markets.
 
The Government of Canada reported that in 2024, total merchandise trade between the two countries reached US$2.91 billion, consisting of US$581.7 million in Canadian exports and US$2.3 billion in imports from South Africa. This reflects South Africa’s strong export performance, particularly in minerals, metals, and manufactured goods.
 
Mining remains a key pillar of cooperation as both countries are global leaders in the sector and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Mining and Mineral Development in 2015. Canadian investments in South Africa focus on mining, food processing, transport, and green energy.
 
Notably, Canada provided US$120 million in financing for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership, and invested US$45 million in the mRNA Technology Transfer Hub in Cape Town, showcasing a growing commitment to sustainability and innovation.

#Top 3 South Africa Export Trade Partner: China (US$609.66 billion)

How much trade does South Africa do with China?

China remains one of South Africa’s biggest trade partners and is dominant in any list of the top South Africa trade partners.

In the first seven months of 2025, the African Business News reported that South Africa imported about US$12.2 billion of Chinese goods, accounting for 10% of Africa’s total imports from China.

 

South Africa’s exports to China are primarily driven by iron ore, chrome, manganese, platinum, and ferroalloys, all vital for China’s steelmaking, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These commodities not only fuel China’s infrastructure and industrial base but also support its growing demand in clean energy and electric vehicle production.

 

Top 5 South African Export Products to China (H1 2025):

 

  1. Iron ore and its concentrates (HS 2601) – US $ 35.18 billion
    A core raw material underpinning China’s steel and infrastructure industries.
 
  1. Chrome ore and concentrate (HS 2610) – US $ 25 billion
    A vital mineral for stainless-steel manufacturing and foundry production.
 
  1. Manganese ore and concentrates (HS 2602) – US $ 21.56 billion
    Key to China’s electric-vehicle battery materials and alloy steel supply.
 
  1. Platinum (HS 7110) – US $ 12.2 billion
    A strategic precious metal used in China’s automotive catalysts, hydrogen-energy systems, and high-tech components.
 
  1. Ferroalloy (HS 7202) – US $ 7.69 billion
    Strengthens China’s heavy-industry chain, supplying iron, steel, and manufacturing hubs across key provinces.
Top 5 South Africa Export Products to China (H1 2025)
Rank Product Category HS Code Exports Value (US$ billions) Economic Importance Top 3 Import Trade Partners
1Iron ore and its concentrates260135.18A core raw material supporting China’s steel and infrastructure sectors. 1. 🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
2. Namibia
3. United States
2Chrome ore and concentrate261025.00A vital mineral driving China’s stainless-steel production. 1. 🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
2. Namibia
3. Ghana
3Manganese ore and concentrates260221.56A key metal for China’s EV and steel industries. 1. 🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
2. Ukraine
3. Kazakhstan
4Platinum711012.20A precious metal essential for China’s automotive and hydrogen technologies. 1. 🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
2. Ghana
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5Ferroalloy72027.69An alloy material sustaining China’s heavy industry and manufacturing supply chain. 1. 🔒 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data
2. Peru
3. Argentina
Data Source: TradeInt

In contrast, South Africa mainly exports raw minerals and metals to China, including iron ore, manganese, and platinum group metals. These categories are highly dependent on commodity prices, which makes earnings volatile. A large share of these resources comes from Chinese-owned mining investments in South Africa, such as projects in platinum, chromium, and iron ore.

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Nevertheless, the biggest challenge is the trade balance.

 

South Africa’s earnings depend heavily on volatile global commodity prices, while the cost of importing finished goods from China remains steady or increases. In addition, a significant portion of South Africa’s mining operations that supply exports to China are Chinese-owned, which means profits are often repatriated rather than reinvested locally. Export diversification into agriculture and value-added processing has been slow, leaving South Africa dependent on raw material sales.

 

Over the last decade, CNBC South Africa stated that 48 Chinese companies have invested over US$11.69 billion in South Africa, helping cement China as South Africa’s biggest trading partner and one of its largest investors. Separately, Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted that since the launch of FOCAC, South Africa’s cumulative cash outflow to China has reached US$114.83 billion.

 

Yet, to strengthen trade facilitation, the two nations have agreed on major policy and projects, highlights are FOCAC/BRICS, China’s zero-tariff pledge on 100% of tariff lines for African partners, and South Africa’s 2025–2029 Trade & Investment Package with China. To turn “large trade” into “balanced growth” among South Africa trade partners 2024, and beyond:

 

  • Move up the value chain: Accelerate beneficiation (metals into components, battery materials, catalytic converters).
  • Diversify exports: Use zero-tariff access to scale agri (fruit, nuts, wine) and agro-processing.
  • Protect & upgrade local industry: Targeted import substitution and competitive support for SMEs most exposed to cheap manufactured imports.
  • Access to market: Press for faster protocols and quotas so more SA goods could enter into China.

#Top 4 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Germany (US$246.29 billion)

According to TradeInt’s global customs data, Germany remains one of South Africa’s strongest and most technology-driven trade partners, linking Africa’s industrial hub with Europe’s advanced manufacturing base. Germany remains one of South Africa’s top trade partners ranking 4th after China, Mexico, and Canada. In the first half of 2025, exports were driven by a mix of automotive, mineral, and industrial products, highlighting South Africa’s strong manufacturing and resource base.

 

Passenger and freight vehicles account for the largest share of export value, while shipments of platinum and precious-metal ores strengthen Germany’s catalytic-converter and green-energy industries. Together, these flows highlight how manufacturing integration and resource exchange continue to shape one of South Africa’s most valuable export corridors.

What does South Africa trade with Germany?

The top 5 South African exports to Germany (H1 2025):

 

  1. Motor vehicles for passenger transport (HS 8703) – US $38.9 billion
    Forms the backbone of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, anchored by major German automakers (BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz) with production plants in the country.
 
  1. Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704) – US $8.9 billion
    Supports both South African and German logistics and industrial networks through steady demand for commercial transport vehicles.
 
  1. Platinum, semi-manufactured or powdered (HS 7110) – US $8.6 billion
    A vital raw material for Germany’s automotive catalytic converters and hydrogen-energy technologies, reinforcing South Africa’s global platinum leadership.
 
  1. Precious-metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616) – US $7.2 billion
    Strengthens Germany’s refining and advanced-metal manufacturing supply chain, especially in green-energy sectors.
 
  1. Centrifuges and filtration machines (HS 8421) – US $5.01 billion
    Reflects South Africa’s growing industrial exports in machinery serving Germany’s chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental-engineering industries.
 

South Africa’s exports to Germany are dominated by automotive and mineral commodities, underpinned by bilateral cooperation in manufacturing and technology. These flows highlight how the two economies remain deeply integrated across industrial, energy, and green-transition supply chains.

Top 5 South Africa Exports to Germany (H1 2025)
Rank Product Category HS Code Exports Value to Germany (US$ Billion) Economic Importance
1Motor vehicles mainly used to carry people870338.9Automotive exports remain a cornerstone of South Africa’s manufacturing sector, generating large employment and investment links with German automakers such as BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz.
2Freight motor vehicles87048.9Supports South Africa’s logistics, construction, and mining supply chains; reflects integration into Germany’s industrial transport network.
3Platinum, un-forged, semi-manufactured or powdered71108.6A critical export in the minerals-to-manufacturing corridor; Germany relies on South African platinum for catalytic converters and green-energy technologies.
4Precious metal ore and concentrate26167.2Strengthens South Africa’s role as a strategic supplier of raw materials for Europe’s advanced metal processing and renewable sectors.
5Centrifuges and purification machines84215.01Reflects the rise of South African high-tech and industrial equipment exports supporting Germany’s engineering, energy, and environmental industries.
Data Source: TradeInt

In the Germany Federal Foreign Office’s press release, the trade value between the two countries exceeded €20 billion (US$23 billion), making South Africa become Germany’s most important partner in Africa in 2024.

 

South Africa exports metals, ores, coal, and agricultural products to Germany, while Germany exports motor vehicles and parts, machinery, and chemicals to South Africa. Notably, Germany has run a trade deficit with South Africa for several years, largely because South Africa’s resource exports are high in value.

 

At the same time, German companies dominate South Africa’s car market, with 40% of imported vehicles and parts coming from Germany despite local tariffs of 25%. Over 600 German firms operate in South Africa, employing around 100,000 people directly and many more indirectly, making Germany not only a trading partner but also a major investor and job creator.

 

Beyond trade, Germany supports South Africa in areas such as education, training, climate, and governance, having provided over €2.7 billion (US$2.93 billion) in funding since 1994.

 

With South Africa holding large mineral reserves, agricultural strength, and a push toward green energy, Germany sees long-term strategic value in deepening this partnership. Since 1996, the two nations have built a binational commission, development cooperation, and joint energy projects like the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P).

 

As part of South Africa top 5 trading partners 2024–2025, Germany offers a balance of investment, technology transfer, and market access that complements South Africa’s growth ambitions.

#Top 5 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Vietnam (US$235.76 billion )

According to TradeInt’s customs-verified export data, South Africa’s trade profile with Vietnam is led by coal, iron ore, and agricultural commodities sectors that form the backbone of Vietnam’s steelmaking, energy, and food-processing industries.

The latest data shows strong growth in energy and mineral exports, complemented by rising shipments of corn, grapes, and fresh fruit, underscoring how the two economies are expanding cooperation across both industrial and agri-food supply chains.

 

Major South African Export Products to Vietnam (H1 2025):

 

  1. Coal, briquettes & similar solid fuels (HS 2701) – US $ 1,846.12 million
    A primary energy source sustaining Vietnam’s industrial power and manufacturing sectors.
 
  1. Iron ore and concentrates (HS 2601) – US $ 1,046.55 million
    Key raw material supporting Vietnam’s steel and construction industries.

 

  1. Corn (HS 1005) – US $ 455.11 million
    Integral to Vietnam’s food-processing and animal-feed manufacturing.

 

  1. Fresh apples, pears & quinces (HS 0808) – US $ 131.38 million
    Expands Vietnam’s fruit import variety and consumer retail supply.

 

  1. Other nuts, fresh or dried (HS 0802) – US $ 111.21 million
    Serves Vietnam’s growing snack-food and confectionery sectors.

 

  1. Manganese ore and concentrates (HS 2602) – US $ 105.37 million
    Used in metallurgical and chemical production processes.

 

  1. Fresh or dried grapes (HS 0806) – US $ 92.03 million
    Supplies Vietnam’s wine and fruit-preserve industries.

 

  1. Uncarded cotton (HS 5201) – US $ 76.37 million
    Vital for Vietnam’s textile and garment-manufacturing value chain.
Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Vietnam (H1 2025)
Rank Product Category HS Code Export Value (US$ million) Economic Importance
1Coal, briquettes, and similar solid fuels made from coal27011,846.12A major energy source supporting Vietnam’s industrial and power generation sectors.
2Iron ore and concentrates26011,046.55Key raw material for Vietnam’s steel and construction industries.
3Corn1005455.11Supports Vietnam’s food processing and animal feed industries.
4Fresh apples, pears, and quinces0808131.38Expands Vietnam’s fruit import variety for retail and consumer demand.
5Other nuts, fresh or dried0802111.21Serves Vietnam’s growing snack and food manufacturing sectors.
6Manganese ore and concentrates2602105.37Used in Vietnam’s metallurgical and chemical production processes.
7Fresh or dried grapes080692.03Supplies Vietnam’s fruit and wine processing industries.
8Uncarded cotton520176.37Vital for Vietnam’s textile and garment manufacturing.
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Data Source: TradeInt

What is the relationship between South Africa and Vietnam?

The trade relationship between South Africa and Vietnam has grown steadily between 2024 and 2025, marked by deepening political trust, complementary economic strengths, and stronger business engagement. South Africa remains Vietnam’s largest trading partner and top export market in Africa, while Vietnam ranks as South Africa’s ninth-largest partner in Asia, underscoring their increasingly strategic partnership.

 

Bilateral trade reached nearly US$1.8 billion in 2024, driven by Vietnam’s exports of farm produce, ceramics, furniture, and consumer goods, and its imports of fresh fruits, coal, minerals, and chemicals from South Africa. Both sides are now actively exploring opportunities for investment cooperation, with Vietnamese enterprises considering production ventures that leverage South Africa’s raw materials and favorable tax policies.

 

A highlight of the past year was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), providing a foundation for deeper business-to-business collaboration. The proposed establishment of a Vietnam–South Africa Business Council with regular meetings, aims to facilitate dialogue, promote joint projects, and align investment goals.

 

Vietnam’s National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Thanh’s 2025 visit to South Africa reinforced this cooperation, emphasizing parliamentary and business partnership as key pillars for future growth. The two nations also continue to expand activities in renewable energy, mining, logistics, and manufacturing, while Vietnam’s exclusion from South Africa’s provisional safeguard measures on steel products reflects a healthy and transparent trade environment.

Conclusion

South Africa’s trade future rests on balancing its reliance on raw mineral exports with a push for value-added industries, agriculture, and green energy. With China, Mexico, Germany, Vietnam, and Canada as its top trade partners, the country must navigate trade deficits, tariffs, and global shifts with agility.

 

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(h) Modification and Reverse Engineering: You may not modify, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, reproduce, republish, copy, or create derivative works of any part of the infrastructure.
(i) Framing and Mirroring: “Framing” or “mirroring” of any services provided through the Internet is not permitted.
(j) Benchmarking and Testing: Benchmarking, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, or any other form of testing of the services without explicit authorization is prohibited.
(k) Interference with Proper Operation: You may not use any device, software, or routine that could damage or interfere with the proper operation of the services.
(l) Service Operation: Inhibiting the operation of the services, engaging in denial of service attacks, or conducting search queries deemed abusive by TradeInt is prohibited.
(m) Competitive Products and Services: Developing, supporting, or assisting in the development of products or services that directly compete with TradeInt’s services is not allowed.
(n) Unlawful Use: Accessing or using the services for unlawful purposes or in a manner intended to harass or cause damage to any person or property is not permitted. Violation of these terms may result in legal action and termination of access to TradeInt services. Users are expected to adhere to these provisions to ensure lawful and respectful use of the services.
(o) Termination of Access: The website or service provider reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to users engaging in unauthorized data collection activities or violating these terms and conditions.
(p) Modification of Terms: These limitations and restrictions on data crawl and robot software usage may be modified or updated by the website or service provider at any time. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing the terms and conditions for any changes.
5. No Refund Policy:
All subscriptions and services are issued on a license basis and are non-refundable. By subscribing to or utilizing TradeInt’s services, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to, unused services, partial usage, or dissatisfaction with the services.
6. Disclaimers:
TradeInt does not guarantee the availability, provision, quality, accuracy, integrity, or reliability of the services, and they are provided “as is”. TradeInt does not warrant that the services will be error-free or uninterrupted, or that they will meet subscriber’s expectations. Except as prohibited by law, TradeInt, its affiliates, and licensors disclaim all warranties.
7. Limitation of Liability:
TradeInt, its affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, or any loss of revenue, profits, data, goodwill, or reputation. TradeInt’s aggregate liability under the Agreement shall not exceed the total amounts paid by the subscriber for the services during the preceding twelve (12) months.
8. Indemnification:
Subscriber agrees to defend and indemnify TradeInt against any claims arising out of or in connection with breaches of the Agreement or violations of applicable law by Subscriber or any User, materials furnished by Subscriber or any User, or disputes between Subscriber or any User.
9. Confidentiality:
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any disclosed Confidential Information and to use it solely in connection with the Agreement. Confidential Information shall not include certain information as outlined in the Agreement. The Receiver agrees to protect the Confidential Information and restrict its disclosure to authorized representatives.
10. Force Majeure:
Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance due to conditions beyond its control, such as acts of God, governmental restrictions, or natural disasters. If a Force Majeure Event continues for more than thirty (30) days, either party may cancel unperformed Services.
11. Dispute Resolution:
Disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties, with escalation to senior officers if necessary.
12. Miscellaneous:
The Agreement may not be assigned without prior consent. The parties are independent contractors, and no partnership or agency relationship is created. Failure to enforce any provision of the Agreement shall not constitute a waiver. Each party agrees to comply with applicable laws. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements.
13. Definitions:
Various terms used in the Agreement are defined for clarity, including “Affiliate,” “Confidential Information,” “Credentials,” “Infrastructure,” “Materials,” “Representative,” “Services,” “Trademarks,” and “User.”
14. Governing Law:
Any disputes arising from the interpretation or enforcement of these terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the website or service provider is based.
Trade Intelligence Global

Privacy Policy

Trade Intelligence Global operates this website https://www.tradeint.com (“our Website”). We are committed to respecting and protecting your personal data collected through or in connection with our Website.

 

1. Introduction
We take our responsibilities under the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 seriously. We also recognize the importance of the personal data you have entrusted to us and believe that it is our responsibility to properly manage, protect and process your personal data.
This Privacy Policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use, disclose and/or process the personal data you have provided to us, as well as to assist you in making an informed decision before providing us with any of your personal data.
If you, at any time, have any queries on this policy or any other queries in relation to how we may manage, protect and/or process your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer (the “DPO”) at the contact details below.
This Privacy Policy (together with our Website Terms of Use) sets out the basis on which we use and process any personal data we collect from you as a user of our Website. By accessing our Website, you hereby agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.
In addition, our Website may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites of our partner networks, advertisers, affiliates or other third parties. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies. As these websites are not owned or operated by us, we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the contents of these websites and their privacy policies and you access and provide your personal data to these third-party websites at your own risk. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to any such websites.
 
2. Personal data we collect
We may collect and process personal data about you such as:
(a) Personal data that you may provide when submitting or making available personal data to, our Website. This includes but is not limited to any personal data provided when you contact us through our contact page such as your name, email address and contact details.
(b) If you contact us for any reason, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
(c) Personal data that may be captured via any error logging and reporting tool that captures error report data and, at your option and with your consent, sends this data to us in order for us to be informed of any software errors or problems that may occur during your use of our Website or the services provided on it.
(d) Details of your visits to our Website, the activities you engage in when accessing our Website and the resources that you access on or via our Website.
 
3. Cookies
We use cookies on our Website. A cookie is a text file that a website transfers to your computer’s hard disk so that the website can remember who you are. Cookies only record those areas of a website that have been visited by your computer and for how long.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the setting in your browser. If you would like to do this, please see the help menu of your browser. However, you may not be able to use all the interactive features of our Website if cookies are disabled.
 
4. How we use your personal data
We may use your personal data that we possess for the following purposes:
(a) to process, administer and/or manage your Member account with us and contact you as may from time to time be necessary in connection with your use of our Website and/or the Services made available on it;
(b) to contact you through the contact information provided by you in order to provide you with information that you request from us;
(c) to manage and administer your use of our Website and contact you as may from time to time be necessary in connection with your use of our Website;
(d) To collect information relating to your online interactions with us (including, for example, your IP address and the pages you view) so that we can offer you a more consistent and personalized experience in your relationship with us and better serve your needs by customizing the content that we share with you;
(e) to store, host and/or back up (whether for disaster recovery or otherwise) your personal data, whether within or outside Singapore;
(f) for record-keeping purposes;
(g) to conduct research, analysis and development activities (including but not limited to data analytics, surveys and/or profiling) to improve our Website, services and facilities in order to enhance the services we provide to you, where you have consented to be contacted for such purposes;
(h) to perform credit risk, know-your-customer, anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism, financial and other relevant risk assessments and checks on you;
(i) to responding to legal process, pursuing legal rights and remedies, defending litigation and managing any complaints or claims;
(j) to respond to requests for information from public and governmental / regulatory authorities, statutory boards, related companies and for audit, compliance, investigation and inspection purposes;(k) to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or government request;
(l) to enforce or apply our Terms of Use and [insert name of Platform Agreement]; or
(m) to protect the rights, property or safety of any person (including for the purposes of fraud detection and prevention).
 
5. Disclosure of your information
Your personal data may be used, disclosed, maintained, accessed, processed and/or transferred to the following third parties, whether sited in Singapore or outside of Singapore (including the People’s Republic of China), for one or more of the purposes set out above:
(a) our headquarters, subsidiaries and group companies;
(b) third party service providers which require the processing of your data, for example, third party service providers which have been engaged by us to: (i) to provide and maintain any IT equipment used to store and access your personal information; (ii) to host and maintain our Website; or 
(iii) otherwise in connection with the provision of certain services provided to you on or via our Website;
(c) our auditors and legal advisors;
(d) public and governmental/regulatory authorities, statutory boards, industry associations; and /or
(e) courts and other alternative dispute forums.
In certain circumstances we may provide third parties (whether or not located in Singapore) with aggregate information about our Website’s users. This may include information about your computer, including where available your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration and to report aggregate information to our advertisers. This is anonymized statistical data about our users’ browsing actions and patterns, and does not identify any individual. If we are under a duty to disclose or share your personal data in order to comply with any legal obligation, or in order to enforce or apply our Website Terms of Use; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of any person (including for example for the purposes of fraud detection and prevention). Please rest assured that we never sell or rent your personal data.
 
6. Transfer of your personal data outside of Singapore
The personal data that we collect from you may be transferred to, used, processed and stored outside of Singapore for one or more of the purposes set out above. By submitting your personal data and/or using our Website, you agree and consent to such transfer, storing or processing.
We have entered into contractual undertakings to ensure that the personal data which we collect from you and transfer to our service providers (whether or not located in Singapore) is adequately protected.
We will take reasonable steps to maintain appropriate physical, technical and administrative security to help prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of your personal information.
 
7. Updating your information
Where you submit your personal data on our Website, you should try to ensure such personal data is accurate, and let us know if such personal data changes so that we are not holding any inaccurate personal data about you.
 
8. Your rights
You may withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, disclose and/or process your personal data for some or all of the purposes listed in this Privacy Policy.
You may request to access and/or correct the personal data currently in our possession by writing to the Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided below. Please note that we may charge you a reasonable fee for the handling and processing of your requests to access your personal data.
 
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to amend the terms of this Privacy Policy at our absolute discretion. Any amended privacy policy will be posted on our Website. You are expected to check this page from time to time to take notice of any changes we have made as they are binding on you. Your continued use of our Website and/or the services made available on or via our Website following any amendment of this Privacy Policy will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms.
 
10. Further information about protection of personal data and the Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012
If you want to contact us with specific queries or concerns in relation to this Privacy Policy, or if you have any questions or complaints as to how your personal data is collected, used, disclosed and/or processed by us, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].