Import Tracker Q3 2024

South Africa's trade surplus declined by 18% to R35 billion in the year to the third quarter of 2024. Total exports for the third quarter of 2024 amounted to R510 billion, while imports amounted to R475 billion. The composition of the top five import products remains unchanged. Imports of diesel continued to fall, with a R14 billion decrease to R32 billion in the year to the third quarter of 2024. In contrast, imports of crude oil continue to grow, rising by R6 billion to R25 billion in the same period.