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U.S. Imports
$839.3M
U.S. Exports
$366.9M
-$472.4M (net importer)
The United States imported $839.3M/month and exported $366.9M/month with South Africa as of February 2026, covering 764 product categories.
South Africa is the most industrialized economy in Africa and a major trade partner for both regional and global markets, exporting gold, platinum group metals, coal, iron ore, vehicles, and agricultural products. The country is a member of SACU (Southern African Customs Union) and SADC, and has trade agreements with the EU and other partners. The Port of Durban is one of the busiest container ports in Africa, serving as a critical logistics hub for the continent.
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South Africa's top exports include gold, platinum group metals, coal, iron ore, manganese, motor vehicles and components, and agricultural products such as citrus and wine.
South Africa is a member of SACU and SADC, and has a Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA) with the EU, as well as participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The Port of Durban is the largest and busiest container port, while the Port of Richards Bay handles bulk commodity exports, and the Port of Cape Town serves as a key hub for agricultural and general cargo.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$3.5B
Services Imports
$2.1B