This page contains useful economic information prepared in view of the State Visit to the Republic of South Africa. Below is an overview of the most important economic indicators. For more detailed information, please consult the notes available below in English.
Economic indicators for South Africa - 2022
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| Main clients % of total |
Main supplierS % of total |
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| CHINA | 11.3 | CHINA | 20.0 |
| UNITED STATES | 10.6 | GERMANY | 8.2 |
| GERMANY | 7.7 | UINTED STATES | 7.0 |
| JAPAN | 6.7 | INDIA | 5.7 |
| Main exports % of total |
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| PLATINUM | 18.9 |
| IRON ORES AND CONCENTRATES | 8.3 |
| GOLD | 6.1 |
| Main imports % of total |
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PETROLEUM OILS AND OILS OBTAINED FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS |
8.9 |
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CRUDE PETROLEUM OILS AND CRUDE OILS OBTAINED FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS |
5.8 |
| MOTOR CARS AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES PRINCIPALLY DESIGNED FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS | 3.4 |
Source: TrendEconomy + Lloyds Bank Trade
Download(s)
State-Visit-to-South Africa_bilateral-trade-February 2023_0 (pdf - 1.83 MB)
A more concise overview of the economic situation in South Africa with an analysis of the bilateral trade.
State-Visit-to-South Africa_Country-sheet_2023 (pdf - 411.83 KB)
The bilateral trade sheet highlights Belgium's foreign trade flows with South Africa.