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South Africa and Taiwan

First country

Second country

In 2025, South Africa sold USD 495 million of goods to Taiwan and bought USD 652 million from it. In 2025, South Africa sold USD 230 million of mineral fuels and oils to Taiwan and bought USD 3.1 million from it. In 2025, South Africa sold USD 4.0 million of electrical and electronic equipment to Taiwan and bought USD 174 million from it.

Benefits

  • BothTrade in goods runs both ways in similar amounts: South Africa sold USD 495 million and Taiwan sold USD 652 million in 2025.
  • BothTwo-way trade in mineral fuels and oils grew about 3.0 times, from USD 77.5 million in 2019 to USD 233 million in 2025.
  • BothTwo-way trade in agricultural and food products grew 63 percent, from USD 52.9 million in 2019 to USD 86.2 million in 2025.

Constraints

  • BothTwo-way trade in goods is 46 percent below its 2022 peak of USD 2.14 billion.
  • BothFlows are one-sided: in 2025, South Africa sold USD 230 million of mineral fuels and oils, against USD 3.1 million the other way.
  • BothFlows are one-sided: in 2025, South Africa sold USD 74.3 million of agricultural and food products, against USD 12.0 million the other way.

Sources: UN Comtrade (public preview API), annual goods trade, HS classification (retrieved 26 September 2026)

Last updated on 26 September 2026

At a glance

Goods trade, both ways
USD 1.15 billion
2025, as reported by South Africa
South Africa to Taiwan
USD 495 million
2025, as reported by South Africa
Taiwan to South Africa
USD 652 million
2025, as reported by South Africa

What connects South Africa and Taiwan

Economy

Trade in goodsIn 2025, South Africa sold USD 495 million of goods to Taiwan and bought USD 652 million from it.

Resources

EnergyIn 2025, South Africa sold USD 230 million of mineral fuels and oils to Taiwan and bought USD 3.1 million from it.Agriculture and foodIn 2025, South Africa sold USD 74.3 million of agricultural and food products to Taiwan and bought USD 12.0 million from it.

Industry

Supply chains and manufacturingIn 2025, South Africa sold USD 61.7 million of machinery, vehicles and iron and steel to Taiwan and bought USD 204 million from it.TechnologyIn 2025, South Africa sold USD 4.0 million of electrical and electronic equipment to Taiwan and bought USD 174 million from it.

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