Export scale and balance
Start with the latest reported trade position
In 2024, South Africa recorded $143.6B in exports and $108.8B in imports. The resulting $34.9B trade balance gives the latest country-level position a clear context.
Exports changed +2.6% year on year and show a calculated +0.5% three-year CAGR. CAGR is an annualized comparison of reported values, not a forecast.
