What is Import?
An import is the receiving country in an export from the sending country. Importation and exportation are the defining financial transactions of international trade.
In international trade, the importation and exportation of goods are limited by import quotas and mandates from the customs authority.
Top Imports In South Africa
Mineral fuels including oil
Machinery including computers
Electrical machinery, equipment
Vehicles
Plastics, plastic articles
Pharmaceuticals
Optical, technical, and medical apparatus
Other chemical goods
Inorganic chemicals
Books, newspapers, pictures
What food is imported to South Africa?
In 2022, the top imported products were rice, palm oil, wheat, poultry, and whiskies.
Based on my calculations, using Trade Map 2022 data, South Africa’s agricultural imports amounted to US$7.3 billion, up 6% from the previous year.
Which country import the most goods to South Africa?
Imports The top imports of South Africa are Refined Petroleum ($7.85B), Crude Petroleum ($5.42B), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories
(8701 to 8705) ($3.44B), Cars ($3.25B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($2.43B), importing mostly from China ($20.5B), Germany ($8.89B), India ($6.01B), United States ($5.2B), and Saudi.