Year 2025Rank #116 GlobalPeak 69.23% (2025)Source World Bank
South Africa Trade Openness (1960–2025)
Overview
South Africa's trade openness stood at 69.23% in 2025, a rise of +7.58% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.23% by 2025. South Africa ranked 116th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Africa's trade openness?▾
South Africa's trade openness was 69.23% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
What was the highest trade openness in South Africa?▾
South Africa's trade openness peaked at 69.23% in 2025.
What was the lowest trade openness in South Africa?▾
The lowest trade openness in South Africa was 34.32% in 1992.
How does South Africa rank in trade openness?▾
South Africa ranks 116th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?▾
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected trade openness of South Africa in 2025?▾
South Africa's trade openness is projected to reach 69.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the trade openness of South Africa in 2025?▾
The trade openness of South Africa in 2025 was 69.23%. This ranks 116th in the world.
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South Africa Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/south-africa/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_south-africa_trade-openness,
title = {South Africa Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-africa/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}