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South Africa Highest Imports

$141.2B in 2025
Imports of goods and services · World Bank

The highest imports in South Africa was $141.2B in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 ($141.2B), 2022 ($127.9B), 2023 ($123.7B), 2012 ($123.6B), 2011 ($123.4B).

Top 5 Highest Years▾
South Africa Top 5 Highest Imports Years
RankYearValue
1st 2025 $141.2B
2nd 2022 $127.9B
3rd 2023 $123.7B
4th 2012 $123.6B
5th 2011 $123.4B
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 $141.2B +$21.3B 41st
2022 $127.9B +$23.0B 137th
2023 $123.7B −$4.2B 131st
2012 $123.6B +$201.5M 153rd
2011 $123.4B +$20.4B 153rd
2013 $122.2B −$1.4B 151st
2024 $119.9B −$3.8B 108th
2014 $116.2B −$5.9B 154th
2018 $109.4B +$9.6B 144th
2008 $107.8B +$10.5B 145th
2021 $104.8B +$25.8B 139th
2019 $103.9B −$5.5B 144th
2010 $103.0B +$21.0B 151st
2015 $100.8B −$15.4B 153rd
2017 $99.8B +$9.9B 147th
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Source: World Bank (BM.GSR.GNFS.CD)
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