{"id":17579,"date":"2026-04-06T16:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/?p=17579"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:30:30","slug":"south-africa-export-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/south-africa-export-data\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa Export Data 2025: Top Partners, Products Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17579\" class=\"elementor elementor-17579\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3271750 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3271750\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ba918f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0ba918f\" 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<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/insights\/south-africa-export-data\/#article\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"headline\": \"South Africa Export Data 2025: Top Partners, Products Analysis\",\n      \"description\": \"South Africa's 2025 export data shows China was the top partner ($12.87B). 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the largest single product at $11.93B (10.15%), followed by HS 7108 at $9.23B (7.86%) and HS 8703 at $7.76B (6.61%).<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0;color:#222;\">Umicore AG Co KG was the top company for HS 7110 at $197.69M (41.78%), while James Andrews Makoya led HS 7108 exports at $276.76M (16.64%).<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">This article covers South Africa's top export destinations, leading product categories, major export products by HS code, and key exporting companies.<\/p>\n\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:30px 0 14px 0;color:#111;\">Who are South Africa's Top Export Partners in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to TradeInt's global trade data, South Africa's leading export partner in 2025 was China, which imported $12.87B worth of goods for a 10.96% share of total exports. Germany followed in second place with $9.29B (7.91%), narrowly ahead of the United States in third at $8.35B (7.10%). The top five was rounded out by Japan at $5.54B (4.71%) and the United Kingdom at $5.44B (4.63%), with the group of top ten partners collectively accounting for over 55% of South Africa's export value.<\/p>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to the South Africa export data for 2025, 55.59% of South Africa's exports were:<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 16px 22px;padding:0;color:#222;\">\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">China | $12.87B | 10.96%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Germany | $9.29B | 7.91%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">United States | $8.35B | 7.10%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Japan | $5.54B | 4.71%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">United Kingdom | $5.44B | 4.63%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Mozambique | $5.28B | 4.50%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">India | $4.70B | 4.00%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Netherlands | $4.31B | 3.67%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Namibia | $4.18B | 3.56%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0;color:#222;\">Belgium | $4.17B | 3.55%<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:20px auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,Arial,sans-serif;overflow:hidden;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      South Africa's Top 10 Export Partners in 2025\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"height:6px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ti-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6 !important;font-size:14px;text-align:center;table-layout:fixed;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n        <colgroup>\n          <col style=\"width:7%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:18%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:22%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:14%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:39%;\">\n        <\/colgroup>\n        <thead style=\"background:#e6e6e6;\">\n          <tr>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Rank<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Country<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Export Value (USD)<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Share (%)<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Top 3 Export Products HS Code<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">1<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">China<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$12,873,634,987<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">10.96%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 2601 (21.94%)<br>2. 2610 (21.20%)<br>3. 2602 (13.63%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Germany<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$9,289,599,074<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7.91%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 8703 (42.71%)<br>2. 7110 (12.99%)<br>3. 8704 (9.82%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">United States<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$8,345,347,185<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7.10%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 7110 (44.56%)<br>2. 8703 (11.06%)<br>3. 7601 (5.56%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Japan<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,536,304,105<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.71%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 7110 (62.00%)<br>2. 2601 (6.91%)<br>3. 7601 (6.49%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">United Kingdom<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,444,135,042<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.63%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 7110 (31.91%)<br>2. 8703 (13.95%)<br>3. 2616 (11.97%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">6<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Mozambique<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,283,504,715<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.50%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 2610 (25.13%)<br>2. 2601 (11.32%)<br>3. 7202 (7.87%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">India<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$4,700,404,418<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.00%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 2601 (51.71%)<br>2. 2610 (12.47%)<br>3. 2602 (10.37%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Netherlands<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$4,310,152,028<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3.67%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 2701 (14.63%)<br>2. 2602 (13.71%)<br>3. 4702 (11.47%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">9<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Namibia<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$4,180,876,447<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3.56%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 8704 (4.91%)<br>2. 2716 (3.91%)<br>3. 3004 (2.55%)<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">10<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Belgium<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$4,172,750,634<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3.55%<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">1. 8704 (42.33%)<br>2. 8703 (22.35%)<br>3. 2833 (5.74%)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div 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States\u2014collectively accounting for 25.97% of exports, suggesting balanced demand across major global economies. Notably, European Union members Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium combined for a 15.13% share, underscoring the region's importance. This aligns with recent performance where Europe absorbed 80.3% of South Africa's record vehicle exports in 2025, reinforcing the bloc's role as a stable market.<\/p>\n\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:30px 0 14px 0;color:#111;\">What are the Top 10 South Africa Export Product Categories in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to TradeInt's global trade data, the dominant export category from South Africa in 2025 was \"Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones,\" which generated $23.87B and accounted for a commanding 20.31% of all exports. The second-largest category was \"Ore, slag and ash\" at $18.18B (15.47%), while \"Vehicles and their parts\" followed closely in third place with $15.35B (13.06%). Together, these top three categories represented nearly half (48.84%) of South Africa's total export value, highlighting the economy's reliance on extractive and automotive industries.<\/p>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to the South Africa export data for 2025, 74.98% of South Africa's exports were:<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 16px 22px;padding:0;color:#222;\">\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, precious metals and their products; imitation jewelry; coins | $23.87B | 20.31%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Ore, slag and ash | $18.18B | 15.47%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Vehicles and their parts and accessories, except for railway and tramway vehicle | $15.35B | 13.06%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products; bituminous substances; mineral waxes | $9.54B | 8.12%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Edible fruits and nuts; citrus fruits or melon peel | $6.04B | 5.14%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and their parts | $5.91B | 5.03%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Steel | $3.46B | 2.95%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Aluminum and its products | $2.42B | 2.06%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">Motors, electrical equipment and their parts; recorders and players, television image and sound recording and playback equipment and their parts and accessories | $2.39B | 2.03%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0;color:#222;\">Drinks, wine and vinegar | $1.66B | 1.41%<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:20px auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,Arial,sans-serif;overflow:hidden;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      Top 10 South Africa Export Product Categories in 2025\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"height:6px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ti-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6 !important;font-size:14px;text-align:center;table-layout:fixed;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n        <colgroup>\n          <col style=\"width:7%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:58%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:22%;\">\n          <col style=\"width:13%;\">\n        <\/colgroup>\n        <thead style=\"background:#e6e6e6;\">\n          <tr>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Rank<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Product Categories<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Export Value (USD)<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Share (%)<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">1<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, precious metals and their products; imitation jewelry; coins<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$23,869,162,821<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">20.31%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Ore, slag and ash<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$18,179,135,229<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">15.47%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Vehicles and their parts and accessories, except for railway and tramway vehicle<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$15,349,033,796<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">13.06%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Mineral fuels, mineral oils and their distillation products; bituminous substances; mineral waxes<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$9,543,905,955<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8.12%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Edible fruits and nuts; citrus fruits or melon peel<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$6,044,669,069<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5.14%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">6<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances and their parts<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,914,158,307<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5.03%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Steel<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$3,463,917,354<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.95%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Aluminum and its products<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$2,422,633,754<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.06%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">9<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Motors, electrical equipment and their parts; recorders and players, television image and sound recording and playback equipment and their parts and accessories<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$2,390,844,145<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.03%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">10<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Drinks, wine and vinegar<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$1,655,626,741<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">1.41%<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n      Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/countries\/south-africa\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_medium=cpl_blog&utm_campaign=seo_organic&utm_content=south-africa-export-categories\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:0 auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:0 0 12px 12px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);padding:28px 32px 20px 32px;font-family:Poppins,Arial,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <div style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:20px;text-align:center;\">Top 10 South Africa Export Product Categories 2025 <\/div>\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1080 340\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;max-width:100%;\">\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"24\"  font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#1 Precious metals and stones<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"57\"  font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#2 Ore, slag and ash<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"90\"  font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#3 Vehicles and parts<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"123\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#4 Mineral fuels and oils<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"156\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#5 Edible fruits and nuts<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"189\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#6 Machinery and boilers<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"222\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#7 Steel<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"255\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#8 Aluminum and products<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"288\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#9 Electrical equipment<\/text>\n      <text x=\"398\" y=\"321\" font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#333\" text-anchor=\"end\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">#10 Drinks, wine and vinegar<\/text>\n\n\n  <rect x=\"404\" y=\"8\"   width=\"520\" height=\"22\" fill=\"#0456cc\" rx=\"3\"\/>\n  <text x=\"930\" y=\"24\"  font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#0456cc\" font-weight=\"700\" 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font-size=\"11\" fill=\"#c6e1fb\" font-weight=\"700\" font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">$1.66B (1.41%)<\/text>\n<\/svg>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:12px;color:#888;margin-top:8px;\">Source: TradeInt<\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#111;\">Top Export Product Categories Insights 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">The concentration in precious metals and ores, which together constitute 35.78% of exports, points to South Africa's foundational role in global mineral supply chains. This structural reliance is complemented by strong performances in value-added sectors like vehicles and agriculture, the latter of which reached a record $15.1 billion in exports in 2025. The data may indicate a dual-track economy where commodity wealth funds diversification into manufacturing and agribusiness.<\/p>\n\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:30px 0 14px 0;color:#111;\">What are South Africa's Top Export Products by HS Code in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to TradeInt's global trade data, South Africa's top export product by 4-digit HS code in 2025 was HS 7110 (Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form), with an export value of $11.93B, representing 10.15% of the national total. The second position was held by HS 7108 (Gold, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form) at $9.23B (7.86%), while HS 8703 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles) ranked third with $7.76B (6.61%). The top ten HS codes collectively accounted for 50.53% of all exports, demonstrating significant product concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to the South Africa export data for 2025, 50.53% of South Africa's exports were:<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 16px 22px;padding:0;color:#222;\">\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 7110 | $11.93B | 10.15%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 7108 | $9.23B | 7.86%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 8703 | $7.76B | 6.61%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 8704 | $6.29B | 5.35%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2601 | $6.16B | 5.24%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2701 | $5.54B | 4.72%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2610 | $5.26B | 4.48%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2602 | $3.30B | 2.81%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 0805 | $2.54B | 2.16%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0;color:#222;\">HS 2710 | $2.41B | 2.05%<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:20px auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,Arial,sans-serif;overflow:hidden;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      Top South Africa Export Products by HS Code in 2025 (HS 4-Digit)\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"height:6px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"ti-table-wrap\" style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6 !important;font-size:14px;text-align:center;table-layout:fixed;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n        <colgroup>\n    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#a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$9,234,039,575<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7.86%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8703<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$7,763,812,491<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">6.61%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8704<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$6,287,376,253<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5.35%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2601<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$6,160,982,603<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5.24%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2701<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,541,821,679<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.72%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2610<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$5,260,190,173<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4.48%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2602<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$3,302,990,842<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.81%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">0805<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$2,538,798,791<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.16%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2710<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$2,413,259,046<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2.05%<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 0;\">\n      Data Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/hs-code\/?utm_source=blog_article&utm_medium=cpl_blog&utm_campaign=seo_organic&utm_content=south-africa-hs-code-exports\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:0 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The strong showing of automotive codes (HS 8703 and 8704 at 11.96% combined) alongside mining products suggests a diversified industrial base. This is validated by sector performance, as South Africa exported a record 414,268 vehicles in 2025, demonstrating the sector's export resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:30px 0 14px 0;color:#111;\">Who are the Top Exporting Companies for South Africa's Key HS Codes in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to TradeInt's global trade data, the leading exporter for South Africa's top HS code (7110 - Platinum) in 2025 was Umicore AG Co KG Precious Metals Management, which shipped $197.69M worth of product, commanding a 41.78% share of that code's exports. For the second-largest code (7108 - Gold), James Andrews Makoya was the top company with $276.76M (16.64%). In the automotive sector, Mercedes-Benz SA Ltd led exports of HS 8704 (Motor vehicles for transport of goods) with $509.37M (23.68%).<\/p>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">According to the South Africa export data for 2025, the top companies for key HS codes were:<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul style=\"margin:0 0 16px 22px;padding:0;color:#222;\">\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 7110: Umicore AG Co KG Precious Metals Management | $197.69M | 41.78%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 7108: James Andrews Makoya | $276.76M | 16.64%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 8703: Toyota SA Motors Pty Ltd | $156.54M | 15.52%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 8704: Mercedes Benz SA Ltd | $509.37M | 23.68%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2601: JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd | $18.53M | 30.75%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2701: Glencore International AG | $410.37M | 14.36%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2610: Rand York Minerals Pty Ltd | $20.66M | 15.99%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 2602: Ore Metal Company Limited | $139.20M | 20.27%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#222;\">HS 0805: WP Fresh Distributors Pty Ltd | $149.55M | 28.19%<\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin:0;color:#222;\">HS 2710: Qatar Shell GTL Limited | $2.05B | 70.21%<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n\n  <div style=\"max-width:1300px;width:100%;margin:20px auto 16px auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,Arial,sans-serif;overflow:hidden;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;padding:14px 20px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n      Top South Africa Exporting Company for each Leading HS Code in 2025\n    <\/div>\n    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 <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Export Value (USD)<\/th>\n            <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">Share (%)<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">1<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7110<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;white-space:normal;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">UMICORE AG CO KG PRECIOUS METALS MANAGEMENT<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$197,686,281<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">41.78%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7108<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">JAMES ANDREWS MAKOYA<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$276,757,819<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">16.64%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">3<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8703<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">TOYOTA SA MOTORS PTY LTD<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$156,540,741<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">15.52%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">4<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8704<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">MERCEDES BENZ SA LTD<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$509,369,607<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">23.68%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">5<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2601<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">JSW INTERNATIONAL TRADECORP PTE LTD<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$18,526,108<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">30.75%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">6<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2701<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">GLENCORE INTERNATIONAL AG<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$410,368,519<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">14.36%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">7<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2610<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">RAND YORK MINERALS PTY LTD<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$20,657,092<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">15.99%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">8<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">2602<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">ORE METAL COMPANY LIMITED<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$139,197,289<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">20.27%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">9<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">0805<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">WP FRESH DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">$149,547,210<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">28.19%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;vertical-align:middle;\">10<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid 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font-family=\"Arial,sans-serif\">70.21% ($2.05B)<\/text>\n<\/svg>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:12px;color:#888;margin-top:8px;\">Source: TradeInt<\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#111;\">Top Exporting Companies Insights 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">The data reveals a mix of specialized commodity traders (e.g., Umicore, Glencore) and major industrial manufacturers (e.g., Mercedes Benz, Toyota) driving exports, indicating distinct corporate strategies across sectors. The exceptionally high 70.21% share held by Qatar Shell GTL Limited in HS 2710 exports points to a concentrated, project-driven trade flow. For major firms in sectors like autos and mining, future growth may be linked to global trends, with policy shifts potentially adding R188 billion in export revenue by 2030 for adaptable companies.<\/p>\n\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:30px 0 14px 0;color:#111;\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;\">South Africa's export profile in 2025 was defined by strong commodity fundamentals and resilient manufacturing. The nation's top export partners were led by China ($12.87B, 10.96%), with Europe remaining a critical bloc. Precious metals and stones formed the largest product category at $23.87B (20.31%), while platinum (HS 7110) was the single most valuable export product at $11.93B. The outlook for key sectors is cautiously positive; the automotive industry set a new export record of over 414,000 units in 2025, and the agricultural sector exceeded $15 billion. However, exporters must navigate challenges including U.S. tariffs and European carbon regulations. 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