{"id":13413,"date":"2025-10-17T12:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T04:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/?p=13413"},"modified":"2026-02-26T18:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:38:25","slug":"who-are-south-africa-trade-partners-h1-2025-export-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/who-are-south-africa-trade-partners-h1-2025-export-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are South Africa Trade Partners? 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca0c7fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"RNiDdE0H0orNCjxqCHNlS6nPgMd\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GIF4dGBCEo78IfxufawlkZ0ygyb\"><p>Every year, South Africa moves billions of dollars\u2019 worth of goods globally.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In 2024, China alone accounted for nearly US$620 billion in total trade, positioning its place as South Africa\u2019s biggest trade partner. But here\u2019s the twist: while South Africa sends raw minerals like platinum and manganese to fuel China\u2019s factories, it imports higher-value cars, electronics, and machinery in return, leaving behind a trade imbalance that raises more questions than answers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D7msdvMfkozukOx4668laDQfg6g\"><div data-page-id=\"Kg9wdnQwloP7k6xobdDlSBQags&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;div class=\"><div style=\"border-left: 6px solid #053f8b; background-color: #ecf3f9; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\"><div data-page-id=\"RNiDdE0H0orNCjxqCHNlS6nPgMd\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dvgqd4tewocQgFx6CCylhCgkg9c\"><p>\ud83d\udca1<em>Why does South Africa continue to lean so heavily on commodity exports? <\/em><em>Can it rebalance these relationships and capture more value at home?<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41d710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f41d710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who are South Africa's biggest trading partners?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afec7a5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afec7a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to TradeInt\u2019s global trade data, South Africa\u2019s 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\u2019s export revenue, reflecting the diversity of South Africa\u2019s industrial, mineral, and energy trade base.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Who are the major trading partners of South Africa?<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Mexico &#8211; US$787.53 billion (15.3%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Top Products:<\/strong> Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704), feldspar and related minerals, stainless steel flat rolled products<\/li><li><strong>Top Buyers:<\/strong> Ford Motor Company SA de CV, Epiroc Mexico SA de CV<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Canada &#8211; US$620.59 billion (12%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Top Products:<\/strong> Fresh and dried citrus fruits (HS 0805), fresh\/dried grapes, radioactive chemical elements and compounds<\/li><li><strong>Top Buyers:<\/strong> Beauvais LTEE, Broadview Produce Company Inc<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>China &#8211; US$609.66 billion (11.8%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Top Products:<\/strong> Iron ores and concentrates (HS 2601), chrome ore and concentrate, manganese ore and concentrate<\/li><li><strong>Top Buyers:<\/strong> Major Chinese metal and mining companies (data available via TradeInt buyer records)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Germany \u2014 US$246.29 billion (4.77%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Top Products:<\/strong> Motor vehicles (HS 8703), platinum (unforged or semi-manufactured), and mechanical parts<\/li><li><strong>Top Buyers:<\/strong> Carl Hartmann GmbH &amp; Co KG, Transocean Shipping Transportagentur GmbH<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Vietnam &#8211; US$235.76 billion (4.57%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Top Products:<\/strong> Coal and solid fuels (HS 2701), iron and manganese concentrates<\/li><li><strong>Top Buyers:<\/strong> C\u00f4ng Ty C\u1ed5 Ph\u1ea7n Xu\u1ea5t Nh\u1eadp Kh\u1ea9u Than Vinacomin, C\u00f4ng Ty C\u1ed5 Ph\u1ea7n Kinh Doanh Than Mi\u1ec1n B\u1eafc Vinacomin<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217dbd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"217dbd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\n  \u2705 UPDATED STANDARD TRADEINT TABLE PATTERN (v2025.10.21)\n  Fixes:\n  - \ud83d\udd12 links now aligned properly beside numbering\n  - Added left\/right padding to blue table hat text\n  - Retains standardized border color #a6a6a6 and responsiveness\n-->\n\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;\">\n  <!-- Table Title -->\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:600;text-align:center;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 5 South Africa Export Trade Partners in H1 2025\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- Scrollable Container -->\n  <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:auto;width:100%;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:950px;text-align:center;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n      <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Rank<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Country<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Total Trade (US$ billion)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Value Share (%)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Top HS Code (4-digits)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Top 3 Product Categories traded<\/th>\n          <th style=\"padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Top 3 Buyer\/Importer<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">1<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Mexico<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">787.53<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">15.3<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">8704<\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. Freight motor vehicles<br>\n            2. Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorite<br>\n            3. Stainless steel flat rolled products\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SA DE CV<br>\n            2. EPIROC MEXICO SA DE CV<br>\n            3.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">2<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Canada<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">620.59<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">12<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">0805<\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. Fresh or dried citrus fruits<br>\n            2. Fresh or dried grapes<br>\n            3. Radioactive chemical elements and radioisotopes\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. BEAUVAIS LTEE<br>\n            2. BROADVIEW PRODUCE COMPANY INC<br>\n            3.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">3<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">China<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">609.66<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">11.8<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">2601<\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. Iron ore and its concentrates<br>\n            2. Chrome ore and concentrate<br>\n            3. Manganese ore and concentrates\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<br>\n            2.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<br>\n            3.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">4<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Germany<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">246.29<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">4.77<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">8703<\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. Motor vehicles<br>\n            2. Freight motor vehicles<br>\n            3. Platinum, un-forged, semi-manufactured or powdered\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. CARL HARTMANN GMBH CO KG<br>\n            2. TRANSOCEAN SHIPPING TRANSPORTAGENTUR GES MBH<br>\n            3.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">5<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">Vietnam<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">235.76<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">4.57<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">2701<\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. Coal; briquettes made from coal<br>\n            2. Iron ore and its concentrates<br>\n            3. Corn\n          <\/td>\n          <td style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\">\n            1. C\u00d4NG TY C\u1ed4 PH\u1ea6N XU\u1ea4T NH\u1eacP KH\u1ea8U THAN VINACOMIN<br>\n            2. C\u00d4NG TY C\u1ed4 PH\u1ea6N KINH DOANH THAN MI\u1ec0N B\u1eaeC VINACOMIN<br>\n            3.<href= \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\"\n                 style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data\n          <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Source Note -->\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Responsive Styling -->\n<style>\n\/* \u2705 Standardized border color for all TradeInt tables *\/\ntable, th, td { border-color:#a6a6a6; }\n\n\/* \ud83d\udd12 Alignment fix for mobile: lock icons stay beside numbers *\/\ntd a { white-space:nowrap; }\n\n@media (max-width:1024px) {\n  table { font-size:13px; }\n  th, td { padding:10px 12px; }\n}\n\n@media (max-width:768px) {\n  table { font-size:12px; min-width:800px; }\n  th, td { padding:8px 10px; vertical-align:top; }\n  td a { white-space:nowrap; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c754f08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c754f08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#Top 1 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Mexico (US$787.53 billion)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d7946c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d7946c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to TradeInt\u2019s global customs data, Mexico has become one of South Africa\u2019s fastest-growing trade partners in the Americas.<\/p><p><br \/>Trade is anchored by automotive, metal, and industrial goods, showing deeper integration between Africa\u2019s southern hub and Latin America\u2019s manufacturing corridor.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Major South Africa export products to Mexico by HS code:<\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1. Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $1.71 billion<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Major driver of South Africa\u2019s automotive trade with Mexico, supported by vehicle assembly and logistics demand.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">2. Feldspar, nepheline, fluorite (HS 2529) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $0.13 billion<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Supplies Mexico\u2019s ceramics, glassmaking, and metallurgy sectors.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">3. Steel structures and parts (HS 7308) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $0.11 billion<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Strengthens Mexico\u2019s infrastructure and industrial construction projects.<\/span><br \/><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4. Mechanical appliances (HS 8479)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Used in machinery, packaging, and assembly lines across Mexican industries.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5. Stainless-steel flat-rolled products (HS 7219) \u2013 US $0.07 billion<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Key component for manufacturing and building materials.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">6. Centrifuges &amp; filtration machines (HS 8421) \u2013 US $0.07 billion<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Supports Mexico\u2019s industrial and environmental processing sectors.<\/span><\/div><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">7. Vehicle parts and accessories (HS 8708) \u2013 US $0.07 billion<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reinforces automotive component supply chains between South Africa and Mexico.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">8. Leather goods and materials (HS 4113) \u2013 US $0.05 billion<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Feeds Mexico\u2019s fashion, footwear, and upholstery manufacturing.<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><p>South Africa\u2019s exports of automotive and metallurgical categories dominate, while growing diversification into chemicals and processed food underscores expanding South Africa\u2013Latin America trade ties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde0101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bde0101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Mexico (H1 2025)\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\">\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Rank<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Product Category<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">HS Code<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Export Value (US$ billion)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>1<\/td><td>Freight motor vehicles<\/td><td>8704<\/td><td>1.71<\/td><td>Major export driving South Africa\u2019s automotive trade with Mexico<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>2<\/td><td>Feldspar, nepheline, fluorite<\/td><td>2529<\/td><td>0.13<\/td><td>Used in ceramics, glassmaking, and metallurgy industries<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Steel structures and parts<\/td><td>7308<\/td><td>0.11<\/td><td>Supports Mexico\u2019s infrastructure and industrial projects<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>4<\/td><td>Mechanical appliances<\/td><td>8479<\/td><td>0.08<\/td><td>Used in Mexico\u2019s machinery and assembly sectors<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>5<\/td><td>Stainless steel flat rolled products<\/td><td>7219<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>Key for manufacturing and construction<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>6<\/td><td>Centrifuges and filtration machines<\/td><td>8421<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>Important for Mexico\u2019s industrial processing<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>7<\/td><td>Vehicle parts and accessories<\/td><td>8708<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>Strengthens auto component supply chains<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Leather goods and materials<\/td><td>4113<\/td><td>0.05<\/td><td>Supplies Mexico\u2019s fashion and upholstery industries<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>9<\/td><td>Polyacetals and epoxy resins<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>10<\/td><td>Fruit juice (non-alcoholic)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c905c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99c905c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the relationship between Mexico and South Africa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143f9fc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"143f9fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since establishing <u><a href=\"https:\/\/embamex.sre.gob.mx\/sudafrica\/index.php\/mexico-sudafrica\/bilateral-relations#:~:text=South%20Africa%20is%20Mexico's%20largest,Mexico%20of%20USD%20404%20million.\">diplomatic relations<\/a> <\/u>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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Economically, Mexico is South Africa\u2019s third-largest trading partner in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/mexico\/bilateral-relations\/\"><u>South African Revenue Service (SARS)<\/u><\/a>, 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).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc257b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffc257b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#Top 2 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Canada (US$620.59 billion)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cc644d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cc644d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does Canada trade with South Africa?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535b058 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"535b058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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\u2019s exports, beverages, and advanced manufacturing components.<\/p><p>TradeInt\u2019s global customs trade data highlights how both nations benefit from complementary strengths. South Africa\u2019s agricultural capacity and Canada\u2019s demand for high-value produce and industrial goods.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Major South African Export Products to Canada (H1 2025):<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1. Fresh or dried grapes (HS 0806) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $ 1.08 billion<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">A leading agricultural product that underpins Canada\u2019s fruit supply chain and supermarket distribution.<\/span><\/p><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/div><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">2. Fresh or dried citrus fruits (HS 0805) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $ 0.73 billion<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Expands Canada\u2019s seasonal fruit imports while supporting healthy-food retail growth.<\/span><br \/><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">3. Wine from fresh grapes (HS 2204)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Drives premium-segment growth in Canada\u2019s wine, hospitality, and tourism markets.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">4. Radioactive chemical elements &amp; isotopes (HS 2844)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Plays a key role in Canada\u2019s medical-imaging, pharmaceutical, and nuclear-research industries.<\/span><br \/><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5. Fresh apples, pears, and quinces (HS 0808)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Serves Canada\u2019s consumer fruit market and packaged-food processors.<\/span><br \/><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">6. Printed circuits (HS 8534)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Essential to Canada\u2019s electronics, telecommunications, and control-system manufacturing.<\/span><br \/><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">7. Discs, magnetic tapes &amp; smart cards (HS 8523)<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Supports Canada\u2019s IT hardware and secure-data production sectors.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">8. Ferroalloy (HS 7202) <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u2013 US $ 0.07 billion<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Supplies Canada\u2019s steelmaking and heavy-industrial processes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c533c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c533c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Canada (H1 2025)\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\">\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Rank<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Product Category<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">HS Code<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Export Value (US$ billion)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>1<\/td><td>Fresh or dried grapes<\/td><td>0806<\/td><td>1.08<\/td><td>Major agricultural export supporting Canada\u2019s food supply chain<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>2<\/td><td>Fresh or dried citrus fruits<\/td><td>0805<\/td><td>0.73<\/td><td>Strengthens Canada\u2019s fruit import and distribution network<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Wine from fresh grapes<\/td><td>2204<\/td><td>0.29<\/td><td>Expands Canada\u2019s premium wine retail and hospitality markets<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>4<\/td><td>Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes<\/td><td>2844<\/td><td>0.28<\/td><td>Supports Canada\u2019s medical and research industries<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>5<\/td><td>Fresh apples, pears, and quinces<\/td><td>0808<\/td><td>0.18<\/td><td>Contributes to Canada\u2019s consumer fruit segment<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>6<\/td><td>Printed circuits<\/td><td>8534<\/td><td>0.12<\/td><td>Integral for Canada\u2019s electronics and telecom sectors<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>7<\/td><td>Discs, magnetic tapes, and smart cards<\/td><td>8523<\/td><td>0.08<\/td><td>Used in data storage and information technology manufacturing<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Ferroalloy<\/td><td>7202<\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>Supplies Canada\u2019s steelmaking and industrial processes<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>9<\/td><td>Machinery parts and installations<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>10<\/td><td>Screening, grinding, and mixing machinery<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb157f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb157f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\">South Africa and Canada share a long-standing and cooperative relationship that combines trade, diplomacy, and shared democratic values.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kle6dL0IoorQAsx1ca5ltWeugdc\">Established in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.international.gc.ca\/country-pays\/south_africa-afrique_sud\/relations.aspx?lang=eng\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\">1939<\/a>, diplomatic relations between the two nations have deepened through collaboration on issues like climate action, education, and sustainable development. Canada\u2019s strong anti-apartheid stance in the 1980s and its continued support for South Africa\u2019s democratic transformation laid the foundation for this enduring partnership.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kle6dL0IoorQAsx1ca5ltWeugdc\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RJsWdjgvYoFHnUxPdmyleSrqgWh\">In economic terms, South Africa is Canada\u2019s third-largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, and both nations see each other as gateways to broader regional markets.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RJsWdjgvYoFHnUxPdmyleSrqgWh\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VYRzddKNvoo8UExEzNclvQdVgub\">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\u2019s strong export performance, particularly in minerals, metals, and manufactured goods.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VYRzddKNvoo8UExEzNclvQdVgub\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QAOIdLMgUodw5SxU4yQljIScg9b\">Mining remains a key pillar of cooperation as both countries are global leaders in the sector and signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southafrica-canada.ca\/trade\/\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\">Memorandum of Understanding on Mining and Mineral Development<\/a> in 2015. Canadian investments in South Africa focus on mining, food processing, transport, and green energy.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QAOIdLMgUodw5SxU4yQljIScg9b\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ACGyd7PLSo3pZKxUgUTlKxX9gEc\">Notably, Canada provided US$120 million in financing for South Africa\u2019s 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.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-549352c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"549352c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#Top 3 South Africa Export Trade Partner: China (US$609.66 billion)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363a23d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"363a23d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much trade does South Africa do with China? <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d5739 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4d5739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>China remains one of South Africa\u2019s biggest trade partners and is dominant in any list of the top South Africa trade partners.<\/p><p>In the first seven months of 2025, the <a href=\"https:\/\/african.business\/2025\/09\/trade-investment\/surge-in-africas-china-imports-prompts-calls-to-tackle-trade-deficit\">African Business News<\/a> reported that South Africa imported about US$12.2 billion of Chinese goods, accounting for 10% of Africa&#8217;s total imports from China.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>South Africa\u2019s exports to China are primarily driven by iron ore, chrome, manganese, platinum, and ferroalloys, all vital for China\u2019s steelmaking, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These commodities not only fuel China\u2019s infrastructure and industrial base but also support its growing demand in clean energy and electric vehicle production.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Top 5 South African Export Products to China (H1 2025):<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Iron ore and its concentrates (HS 2601) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 35.18 billion<br \/>A core raw material underpinning China\u2019s steel and infrastructure industries.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Chrome ore and concentrate (HS 2610) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 25 billion<br \/>A vital mineral for stainless-steel manufacturing and foundry production.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Manganese ore and concentrates (HS 2602) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 21.56 billion<br \/>Key to China\u2019s electric-vehicle battery materials and alloy steel supply.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Platinum (HS 7110) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 12.2 billion<br \/>A strategic precious metal used in China\u2019s automotive catalysts, hydrogen-energy systems, and high-tech components.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Ferroalloy (HS 7202)<\/strong> \u2013 US $ 7.69 billion<br \/>Strengthens China\u2019s heavy-industry chain, supplying iron, steel, and manufacturing hubs across key provinces.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9bc8db elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a9bc8db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 5 South Africa Export Products to China (H1 2025)\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\">\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Rank<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Product Category<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">HS Code<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Exports Value (US$ billions)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Top 3 Import Trade Partners<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>1<\/td><td>Iron ore and its concentrates<\/td><td>2601<\/td><td>35.18<\/td><td>A core raw material supporting China\u2019s steel and infrastructure sectors.<\/td>\n        <td style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><br>2. Namibia<br>3. United States<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>2<\/td><td>Chrome ore and concentrate<\/td><td>2610<\/td><td>25.00<\/td><td>A vital mineral driving China\u2019s stainless-steel production.<\/td>\n        <td style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><br>2. Namibia<br>3. Ghana<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>3<\/td><td>Manganese ore and concentrates<\/td><td>2602<\/td><td>21.56<\/td><td>A key metal for China\u2019s EV and steel industries.<\/td>\n        <td style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><br>2. Ukraine<br>3. Kazakhstan<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>4<\/td><td>Platinum<\/td><td>7110<\/td><td>12.20<\/td><td>A precious metal essential for China\u2019s automotive and hydrogen technologies.<\/td>\n        <td style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><br>2. Ghana<br>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>5<\/td><td>Ferroalloy<\/td><td>7202<\/td><td>7.69<\/td><td>An alloy material sustaining China\u2019s heavy industry and manufacturing supply chain.<\/td>\n        <td style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a><br>2. Peru<br>3. Argentina<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-864918e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"864918e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"RNiDdE0H0orNCjxqCHNlS6nPgMd\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GIF4dGBCEo78IfxufawlkZ0ygyb\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D7msdvMfkozukOx4668laDQfg6g\"><div data-page-id=\"Kg9wdnQwloP7k6xobdDlSBQags&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;div class=\"><div style=\"border-left: 6px solid #053f8b; background-color: #ecf3f9; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;\"><div data-page-id=\"RNiDdE0H0orNCjxqCHNlS6nPgMd\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dvgqd4tewocQgFx6CCylhCgkg9c\"><p><em>Is South Africa the main importer of steel in China? China is the biggest steel exporter in the world, and its main exporters are the Middle East and EU countries. <\/em><br \/>\ud83d\udd0d Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/top-10-steel-exporting-countries-in-the-world\/\">top 10 steel exporting countries<\/a> to find out how China is competing in steel exporting globally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Nevertheless, the biggest challenge is the trade balance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>South Africa\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Over the last decade, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcafrica.com\/2025\/south-africa-urges-china-to-open-markets-to-its-exports\/\">CNBC South Africa<\/a> stated that 48 Chinese companies have invested over US$11.69 billion in South Africa, helping cement China as South Africa\u2019s biggest trading partner and one of its largest investors. Separately, Deputy President Paul Mashatile noted that since the launch of FOCAC, South Africa\u2019s cumulative cash outflow to China has reached US$114.83 billion.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Yet, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/latest-news\/media-release-south-africa-and-china-commit-to-strengthening-trade-facilitation-sars-itac-chinese-embassy\/\">strengthen trade facilitation<\/a>, the two nations have agreed on major policy and projects, highlights are <a href=\"https:\/\/issafrica.org\/iss-today\/south-africa-s-trade-deficit-dilemma-with-china#:~:text=But%20South%20Africa's%20trade%20deficit,the%20value%20of%20its%20exports.\">FOCAC\/BRICS<\/a>, China\u2019s zero-tariff pledge on 100% of tariff lines for African partners, and <a href=\"https:\/\/apanews.net\/south-africa-unveils-china-trade-plan-amid-us-tensions\/\">South Africa\u2019s 2025\u20132029 Trade &amp; Investment Package<\/a> with China. To turn \u201clarge trade\u201d into \u201cbalanced growth\u201d among South Africa trade partners 2024, and beyond:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Move up the value chain: <\/strong>Accelerate beneficiation (metals into components, battery materials, catalytic converters).<\/li><li><strong>Diversify exports: <\/strong>Use zero-tariff access to scale agri (fruit, nuts, wine) and agro-processing.<\/li><li><strong>Protect &amp; upgrade local industry: <\/strong>Targeted import substitution and competitive support for SMEs most exposed to cheap manufactured imports.<\/li><li><strong>Access to market: <\/strong>Press for faster protocols and quotas so more SA goods could enter into China.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01f3dae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01f3dae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#Top 4 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Germany (US$246.29 billion)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e5e78 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8e5e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>According to TradeInt\u2019s global customs data, Germany remains one of South Africa\u2019s strongest and most technology-driven trade partners, linking Africa\u2019s industrial hub with Europe\u2019s advanced manufacturing base. Germany remains one of South Africa\u2019s 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\u2019s strong manufacturing and resource base.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Passenger and freight vehicles account for the largest share of export value, while shipments of platinum and precious-metal ores strengthen Germany\u2019s catalytic-converter and green-energy industries. Together, these flows highlight how manufacturing integration and resource exchange continue to shape one of South Africa\u2019s most valuable export corridors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7406e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7406e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does South Africa trade with Germany?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d3fa2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21d3fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p><b>The top 5 South African exports to Germany (H1 2025):<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ol><li><strong>Motor vehicles for passenger transport (HS 8703)<\/strong> \u2013 US $38.9 billion<br \/>Forms the backbone of South Africa\u2019s manufacturing sector, anchored by major German automakers (BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz) with production plants in the country.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Freight motor vehicles (HS 8704)<\/strong> \u2013 US $8.9 billion<br \/>Supports both South African and German logistics and industrial networks through steady demand for commercial transport vehicles.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Platinum, semi-manufactured or powdered (HS 7110)<\/strong> \u2013 US $8.6 billion<br \/>A vital raw material for Germany\u2019s automotive catalytic converters and hydrogen-energy technologies, reinforcing South Africa\u2019s global platinum leadership.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Precious-metal ores and concentrates (HS 2616)<\/strong> \u2013 US $7.2 billion<br \/>Strengthens Germany\u2019s refining and advanced-metal manufacturing supply chain, especially in green-energy sectors.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Centrifuges and filtration machines (HS 8421)<\/strong> \u2013 US $5.01 billion<br \/>Reflects South Africa\u2019s growing industrial exports in machinery serving Germany\u2019s chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental-engineering industries.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><p>South Africa\u2019s exports to Germany are dominated by automotive and mineral commodities, underpinned by bilateral cooperation in manufacturing and technology. These flows highlight how the two economies remain deeply integrated across industrial, energy, and green-transition supply chains.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbf24ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bbf24ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 5 South Africa Exports to Germany (H1 2025)\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\">\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Rank<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Product Category<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">HS Code<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Exports Value to Germany (US$ Billion)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>1<\/td><td>Motor vehicles mainly used to carry people<\/td><td>8703<\/td><td>38.9<\/td><td>Automotive exports remain a cornerstone of South Africa\u2019s manufacturing sector, generating large employment and investment links with German automakers such as BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>2<\/td><td>Freight motor vehicles<\/td><td>8704<\/td><td>8.9<\/td><td>Supports South Africa\u2019s logistics, construction, and mining supply chains; reflects integration into Germany\u2019s industrial transport network.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>3<\/td><td>Platinum, un-forged, semi-manufactured or powdered<\/td><td>7110<\/td><td>8.6<\/td><td>A critical export in the minerals-to-manufacturing corridor; Germany relies on South African platinum for catalytic converters and green-energy technologies.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>4<\/td><td>Precious metal ore and concentrate<\/td><td>2616<\/td><td>7.2<\/td><td>Strengthens South Africa\u2019s role as a strategic supplier of raw materials for Europe\u2019s advanced metal processing and renewable sectors.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>5<\/td><td>Centrifuges and purification machines<\/td><td>8421<\/td><td>5.01<\/td><td>Reflects the rise of South African high-tech and industrial equipment exports supporting Germany\u2019s engineering, energy, and environmental industries.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2e1f57 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2e1f57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/aussenpolitik\/laenderinformationen\/suedafrika-node\/southafrica-209104\"><u>Germany Federal Foreign Office&#8217;s press release<\/u><\/a>, the trade value between the two countries exceeded \u20ac20 billion (US$23 billion), making South Africa become Germany\u2019s most important partner in Africa in 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/partnering-in-business.de\/en\/partnercountries\/southafrica\/#:~:text=South%20Africa%20continues%20to%20be,ores%2C%20coal%20and%20agricultural%20products.\"><u>trade deficit<\/u><\/a> with South Africa for several years, largely because South Africa\u2019s resource exports are high in value.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>At the same time, German companies dominate South Africa\u2019s car market, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantthornton.co.za\/insights2\/who-are-south-africas-largest-trade-partners\/#:~:text=South%20Africa's%20primary%20import%20partner,of%20South%20Africa%20import%20market.\"><u>40% of imported vehicles<\/u><\/a> and parts coming from Germany despite local tariffs of 25%. Over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auswaertiges-amt.de\/en\/aussenpolitik\/laenderinformationen\/suedafrika-node\/southafrica-209104\"><u>600 German firms<\/u><\/a> 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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond trade, Germany supports South Africa in areas such as education, training, climate, and governance, having provided over \u20ac2.7 billion (US$2.93 billion) in funding since 1994.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>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).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As part of South Africa top 5 trading partners 2024\u20132025, Germany offers a balance of investment, technology transfer, and market access that complements South Africa\u2019s growth ambitions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364ffca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"364ffca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">#Top 5 South Africa Export Trade Partner: Vietnam (US$235.76 billion )<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f44af elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f44af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>According to TradeInt\u2019s customs-verified export data, South Africa\u2019s trade profile with Vietnam is led by coal, iron ore, and agricultural commodities sectors that form the backbone of Vietnam\u2019s steelmaking, energy, and food-processing industries.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Major South African Export Products to Vietnam (H1 2025):<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Coal, briquettes &amp; similar solid fuels (HS 2701) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 1,846.12 million<br \/>A primary energy source sustaining Vietnam\u2019s industrial power and manufacturing sectors.<\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Iron ore and concentrates (HS 2601) \u2013 US $ 1,046.55 million<\/strong><br \/>Key raw material supporting Vietnam\u2019s steel and construction industries.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Corn (HS 1005) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 455.11 million<br \/>Integral to Vietnam\u2019s food-processing and animal-feed manufacturing.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Fresh apples, pears &amp; quinces (HS 0808) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 131.38 million<br \/>Expands Vietnam\u2019s fruit import variety and consumer retail supply.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Other nuts, fresh or dried (HS 0802) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 111.21 million<br \/>Serves Vietnam\u2019s growing snack-food and confectionery sectors.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Manganese ore and concentrates (HS 2602) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 105.37 million<br \/>Used in metallurgical and chemical production processes.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><strong>Fresh or dried grapes (HS 0806)<\/strong> \u2013 US $ 92.03 million<br \/>Supplies Vietnam\u2019s wine and fruit-preserve industries.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"8\"><li><strong>Uncarded cotton (HS 5201) <\/strong>\u2013 US $ 76.37 million<br \/>Vital for Vietnam\u2019s textile and garment-manufacturing value chain.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f2567d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2f2567d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-radius:12px;font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;text-align:center;\">\n  <div style=\"background-color:#0456cc;color:#fff;padding:12px 0;font-weight:600;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;\">\n    Top 10 South Africa Export Products to Vietnam (H1 2025)\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"height:8px;\"><\/div>\n  <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\">\n    <thead style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\">\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Rank<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Product Category<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">HS Code<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Export Value (US$ million)<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:12px;\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>1<\/td><td>Coal, briquettes, and similar solid fuels made from coal<\/td><td>2701<\/td><td>1,846.12<\/td><td>A major energy source supporting Vietnam\u2019s industrial and power generation sectors.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>2<\/td><td>Iron ore and concentrates<\/td><td>2601<\/td><td>1,046.55<\/td><td>Key raw material for Vietnam\u2019s steel and construction industries.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>3<\/td><td>Corn<\/td><td>1005<\/td><td>455.11<\/td><td>Supports Vietnam\u2019s food processing and animal feed industries.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>4<\/td><td>Fresh apples, pears, and quinces<\/td><td>0808<\/td><td>131.38<\/td><td>Expands Vietnam\u2019s fruit import variety for retail and consumer demand.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>5<\/td><td>Other nuts, fresh or dried<\/td><td>0802<\/td><td>111.21<\/td><td>Serves Vietnam\u2019s growing snack and food manufacturing sectors.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>6<\/td><td>Manganese ore and concentrates<\/td><td>2602<\/td><td>105.37<\/td><td>Used in Vietnam\u2019s metallurgical and chemical production processes.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>7<\/td><td>Fresh or dried grapes<\/td><td>0806<\/td><td>92.03<\/td><td>Supplies Vietnam\u2019s fruit and wine processing industries.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>8<\/td><td>Uncarded cotton<\/td><td>5201<\/td><td>76.37<\/td><td>Vital for Vietnam\u2019s textile and garment manufacturing.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>9<\/td><td>Tanned cowhide and leather<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>10<\/td><td>Chrome ore and concentrate<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_campaign=seo_article&utm_content=South_Africa_trade_partners_2024\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udd12 Unlock South Africa Trade Partners Data<\/a>\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n    Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-635abcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"635abcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the relationship between South Africa and Vietnam?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de00a5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4de00a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>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\u2019s largest trading partner and top export market in Africa, while Vietnam ranks as South Africa\u2019s ninth-largest partner in Asia, underscoring their increasingly strategic partnership.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bilateral trade reached nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/english.vov.vn\/en\/politics\/diplomacy\/vietnam-and-south-africa-promote-trade-and-investment-cooperation-post1214930.vov\">US$1.8 billion<\/a> in 2024, driven by Vietnam\u2019s 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\u2019s raw materials and favorable tax policies.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>A highlight of the past year was the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.vietnamplus.vn\/vietnam-south-africa-trade-hoped-to-take-strides-ambassador-post246921.vnp\"><u>Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/u><\/a> 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\u2013South Africa Business Council with regular meetings, aims to facilitate dialogue, promote joint projects, and align investment goals.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Vietnam\u2019s National Assembly Vice Chairman Tran Quang Thanh\u2019s 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\u2019s exclusion from South Africa\u2019s provisional safeguard measures on steel products reflects a healthy and transparent trade environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3cc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9a3cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e417c0f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e417c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"SE4Fd7co0ombYhx1w1Ulnsglgnf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-W4YndryJmolgTExtFu3ln767gyf\"><p>South Africa\u2019s trade future rests on balancing its reliance on raw mineral exports with a push for value-added industries, agriculture, and green energy. 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