Exports of goods and services in South Africa
South Africa: Exports of goods and services was 2.40 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.40 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
60th
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.40 trillion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
1.60 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports of goods and services in South Africa, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services in South Africa stood at 2.40 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in South Africa peaked at 2.40 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.60 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Africa ranks 60th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.60 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.67 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 1.78 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 1.93 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 2.03 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 2.08 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 2.23 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 2.42 billion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 2.69 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 2.76 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 2.79 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 1971 | 3.09 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1972 | 4.04 billion current LCU | +30.7% |
| 1973 | 5.01 billion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 6.79 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 1975 | 7.57 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 8.56 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1977 | 10.36 billion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1978 | 12.76 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1979 | 16.58 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
| 1980 | 22.19 billion current LCU | +33.8% |
| 1981 | 20.60 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 1982 | 21.82 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 23.33 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 28.17 billion current LCU | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 40.09 billion current LCU | +42.3% |
| 1986 | 45.67 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 52.85 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 60.99 billion current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 67.18 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 70.24 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 72.21 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 79.44 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 95.79 billion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 1994 | 106.56 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 124.82 billion current LCU | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 152.82 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1997 | 168.66 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 190.45 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1999 | 206.14 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 257.01 billion current LCU | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 307.30 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2002 | 386.86 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 2003 | 356.43 billion current LCU | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 376.05 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 433.53 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 537.00 billion current LCU | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 656.10 billion current LCU | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 842.37 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 698.08 billion current LCU | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 787.84 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 921.53 billion current LCU | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 967.89 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 1.10 trillion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 1.20 trillion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 1.23 trillion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 1.34 trillion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 1.39 trillion current LCU | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 1.47 trillion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 1.53 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 1.53 trillion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 1.94 trillion current LCU | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 2.24 trillion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 2023 | 2.34 trillion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 2.34 trillion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 2.40 trillion current LCU | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.12 billion current LCU | 1.60 billion current LCU | 2.76 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.75 billion current LCU | 2.79 billion current LCU | 16.58 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.29 billion current LCU | 20.60 billion current LCU | 67.18 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 126.71 billion current LCU | 70.24 billion current LCU | 206.14 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 485.07 billion current LCU | 257.01 billion current LCU | 842.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 trillion current LCU | 787.84 billion current LCU | 1.53 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 trillion current LCU | 1.53 trillion current LCU | 2.40 trillion current LCU | 6 |
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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 2.40 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.40 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.60 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Africa rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Africa ranks 60th out of 193 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 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). 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 series is expressed in local currency units.