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Johannesburg

Port in South Africa

Jun 2024
Trade
Exports | Imports ZAR 3.46B | ZAR 3.42B14 of 49 | 7 of 36

Jun 2024
Country
Destination | Origin China | China ZAR 1.2B | ZAR 860M

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Overview This page contains the latest international trade data for Johannesburg. In June 2024 Johannesburg was the number 15 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 15th 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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June, 2024

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Overview In June 2024 Johannesburg exported ZAR3.46B and imported ZAR3.42B, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR48.9M. Between June 2023 and June 2024 the exports of Johannesburg have increased by $50.8M (1.49%) from ZAR3.41B to ZAR3.46B, while imports decreased by ZAR-1.39B (-28.9%) from ZAR4.8B to ZAR3.42B.

Trade In June 2024, the top exports of Johannesburg were Electricity (ZAR1.01B), Raw Copper (ZAR820M), Refined Copper (ZAR311M), Chromium Ore (ZAR108M), and Ethylene Polymers (ZAR73M). In June 2024 the top imports of Johannesburg were Electricity (ZAR706M), Hard Liquor (ZAR363M), Copper Wire (ZAR99.3M), Rubber Tires (ZAR96.8M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR90.6M).

Destinations In June 2024, Johannesburg exported mostly to China (ZAR1.2B), Mozambique (ZAR441M), Zimbabwe (ZAR144M), Zambia (ZAR124M), and Namibia (ZAR123M), and imported mostly from China (ZAR860M), Mozambique (ZAR708M), Germany (ZAR285M), France (ZAR243M), and United States (ZAR194M).

Growth In June 2024, the increase in Johannesburg's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to China (ZAR238M or 24.7%), Zambia (ZAR115M or 1.28k%), and Namibia (ZAR57.6M or 88.4%), and product exports increase in Raw Copper (ZAR663M or 420%), Electricity (ZAR213M or 26.8%), and Ethylene Polymers (ZAR52.1M or 249%). In June 2024, the decrease in Johannesburg's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an decrease in imports from China (ZAR-841M or -49.4%), United Arab Emirates (ZAR-214M or -99.3%), and Italy (ZAR-161M or -61.2%), and product imports decrease in Electric Batteries (ZAR-365M or -86.8%), Electrical Transformers (ZAR-160M or -88.6%), and Copper Wire (ZAR-156M or -61%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - June 2024)ZAR50.8M(1.49%)

IMPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - June 2024)ZAR-1.39B(-28.9%)

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 (Jun 2023 - Jun 2024)

China ZAR 238M (24.7%)

Zambia ZAR 115M (1.28k%)

Namibia ZAR 57.6M (88.4%)

Rapidly Declining Export Origins (Jun 2023 - Jun 2024)

Singapore -ZAR 200M (-96.6%)

United States -ZAR 124M (-53.5%)

Poland -ZAR 38.8M (-87.2%)

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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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