Argentina vs South Africa: Imports by region of origin
Argentina
9.09 billion current US$
in 2025
South Africa
9.00 billion current US$
in 2025
Argentina rank
45th
South Africa rank
46th
Imports by region of origin over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 9.09 billion current US$ against 9.00 billion current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 92.11 million current US$.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 46th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.45 billion current US$ | 3.86 billion current US$ | 2.60 billion current US$ | Argentina |
| 2000s | 5.37 billion current US$ | 5.73 billion current US$ | 358.34 million current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10.98 billion current US$ | 7.91 billion current US$ | 3.07 billion current US$ | Argentina |
| 2020s | 9.01 billion current US$ | 8.65 billion current US$ | 363.33 million current US$ | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports by region of origin, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 9.09 billion current US$ against 9.00 billion current US$ in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports by region of origin between Argentina and South Africa?
- 92.11 million current US$, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2025.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for imports by region of origin?
- Argentina ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 46th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Imports by region of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.