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Johannesburg

Port in South Africa

Aug 2024
Trade
Exports | Imports ZAR 4.94B | ZAR 3.38B12 of 47 | 5 of 37

Aug 2024
Country
Destination | Origin Mozambique | China ZAR 927M | ZAR 983M

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Overview This page contains the latest international trade data for Johannesburg. In August 2024 Johannesburg was the number 16 in total exports and the number 6 in total imports in South Africa.

Exports In 2023, South Africa's Johannesburg exported ZAR 35.8B, making it the 16th largest exporter out of the 50 exporters in South Africa. In 2023 the top exports of Johannesburg were Electrical energy (ZAR 11.2B), Refined copper products, unwrought, nes (ZAR 3.39B), Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin (ZAR 2.69B), Chromium ores and concentrates (ZAR 2.38B), and Cobalt oxides and hydroxides (ZAR 937M).

Imports In 2023, South Africa's Johannesburg imported ZAR 51.2B, making it the 6th largest importer out of the 50 importers in South Africa. In 2023 top imports of Johannesburg were Electrical energy (ZAR 6.22B), Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether... (ZAR 3.64B), Wire of refined copper > 6mm... (ZAR 1.87B), Static converters, nes (ZAR 1.59B), and Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine,... (ZAR 1.36B).

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August, 2024

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Overview In August 2024 Johannesburg exported ZAR4.94B and imported ZAR3.38B, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR1.56B. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of Johannesburg have increased by $1.52B (44.6%) from ZAR3.42B to ZAR4.94B, while imports decreased by ZAR-1.3B (-27.8%) from ZAR4.68B to ZAR3.38B.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of Johannesburg were Electricity (ZAR2.82B), Raw Copper (ZAR489M), Refined Copper (ZAR214M), Chromium Ore (ZAR103M), and Citrus (ZAR68.7M). In August 2024 the top imports of Johannesburg were Hard Liquor (ZAR314M), Copper Wire (ZAR166M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR128M), Scented Mixtures (ZAR120M), and Pesticides (ZAR112M).

Destinations In August 2024, Johannesburg exported mostly to Mozambique (ZAR927M), China (ZAR872M), Botswana (ZAR544M), Eswatini (ZAR389M), and Namibia (ZAR379M), and imported mostly from China (ZAR983M), France (ZAR303M), Germany (ZAR277M), United States (ZAR204M), and India (ZAR195M).

Growth In August 2024, the increase in Johannesburg's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Botswana (ZAR534M or 5.32k%), Mozambique (ZAR494M or 114%), and Eswatini (ZAR274M or 241%), and product exports increase in Electricity (ZAR1.91B or 213%), Raw Copper (ZAR110M or 29%), and Citrus (ZAR68.1M or 11.1k%). In August 2024, the decrease in Johannesburg's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an decrease in imports from Mozambique (ZAR-629M or -99.5%), China (ZAR-436M or -30.7%), and Germany (ZAR-90.6M or -24.6%), and product imports decrease in Electricity (ZAR-630M or -99.6%), Electric Batteries (ZAR-489M or -93.8%), and Wine (ZAR-83.3M or -61.8%).

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Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

Depth

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HS4

Product

EXPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR1.52B(44.6%)

IMPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR-1.3B(-27.8%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Johannesburg. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any product, destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Johannesburg over time.

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Historical Data

Yearly Exports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

Depth

HS2

HS4

HS6

Year

Top Destination (2023)ChinaZAR 10.9B

Top Product (2023)Electrical energyZAR 11.2B

In 2023 the top export destinations of Johannesburg were China (ZAR 10.9B), Mozambique (ZAR 5.45B), Eswatini (ZAR 1.94B), United States (ZAR 1.66B), and Zimbabwe (ZAR 1.56B).

In 2023 the top exports of Johannesburg were Electrical energy (ZAR 11.2B), Refined copper products, unwrought, nes (ZAR 3.39B), Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin (ZAR 2.69B), Chromium ores and concentrates (ZAR 2.38B), and Cobalt oxides and hydroxides (ZAR 937M).

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Exports Dynamics

Starting Date

Ending Date

Fastest Growing Exports Destination (Aug 2023 - Aug 2024)

Botswana ZAR 534M (5.32k%)

Mozambique ZAR 494M (114%)

Eswatini ZAR 274M (241%)

Rapidly Declining Export Origins (Aug 2023 - Aug 2024)

China -ZAR 193M (-18.1%)

United States -ZAR 79M (-43.6%)

Belgium -ZAR 66.6M (-84.6%)

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Yearly Imports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

Depth

HS2

HS4

HS6

Year

Top Origin (2023)ChinaZAR 17.8B

Top Import (2023)Electrical energyZAR 6.22B

In 2023 the top import origins of Johannesburg were China (ZAR 17.8B), Mozambique (ZAR 6.24B), Germany (ZAR 3.72B), France (ZAR 2.66B), and United States (ZAR 2.21B).

In 2023 the top imports of Johannesburg were Electrical energy (ZAR 6.22B), Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether... (ZAR 3.64B), Wire of refined copper > 6mm... (ZAR 1.87B), Static converters, nes (ZAR 1.59B), and Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine,... (ZAR 1.36B).

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