Market overview
About this market
World Bank Open Data
Economic and trade overview
GDP (current USD)
$427.18 bn
2025 · World Bank
GDP growth
1.11%
2025 · World Bank
Inflation (CPI)
3.21%
2025 · World Bank
Population
64.75 M
2025 · World Bank
GDP per capita (USD)
$6,598
2025 · World Bank
Exports of goods and services
$134.18 bn
2025 · World Bank
Imports of goods and services
$126.02 bn
2025 · World Bank
Balance (goods and services)
$8.16 bn
2025 · World Bank
Each indicator displays its reference year. Trade balance compares goods and services only when both series share the same year. Source: World Bank ↗
Trade context
Key products and sectors
Published export strengths
- • Gold
- • Cars
Published import needs
- • Crude petroleum
- • Refined petroleum
Recorded trade year : 2023
These are curated trade product entries, not proof of domestic production. Verified product-level rankings require a dated official commodity source.
Market information
Trade context, news & opportunities
Latest market news
All news →South African exporters encouraged to use UK trade preferences
British High Commission Pretoria
UK updates trade envoy responsibilities in Ghana, Algeria and Southern Africa
Department for Business and Trade
Blended finance supports farming investment in Mpumalanga
British High Commission Pretoria
UK and South Africa expand critical-minerals and SME finance partnerships
British High Commission Pretoria
South African energy transition partners outline reform and infrastructure progress
British High Commission Pretoria
South Africa
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