Exports of goods and services in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of goods and services was 134.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
134.49 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
39th
of 200 countries
All-time high
136.88 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
2.24 billion BoP, current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports of goods and services in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services in South Africa stood at 134.49 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in South Africa peaked at 136.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.24 billion BoP, current US$, in 1960.
That places South Africa 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in South Africa, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 2.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 2.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 2.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 3.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 3.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 3.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 3.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 4.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 5.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1973 | 7.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.6% |
| 1974 | 10.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1975 | 10.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 9.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 11.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1978 | 14.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 19.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 1980 | 28.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1981 | 23.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 20.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1983 | 20.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 19.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 18.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 19.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1987 | 25.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1988 | 26.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 25.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 27.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 26.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 27.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 30.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 34.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 35.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 36.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 34.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 33.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 37.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 36.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 47.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2004 | 58.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 68.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 79.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 93.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 102.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 83.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 107.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2011 | 126.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 117.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 113.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 110.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 96.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 91.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 104.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 111.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 105.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 94.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 131.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.4% |
| 2022 | 136.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 126.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 127.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 134.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 28.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 26.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 36.56 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 102.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 91.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 126.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 94.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 136.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 36 Israel 168.58 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Romania 152.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Portugal 144.12 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Finland 134.30 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Slovakia 131.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 Chile 123.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 6.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1367 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 901.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1889 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 1,246 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 3.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in South Africa?
- Exports of goods and services in South Africa was 134.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 136.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Africa ranks 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.