Trade lane
What the United Kingdom buys from South Africa.
The United Kingdom imported USD 2.4bn of manufactured and processed goods from South Africa in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything the United Kingdom imported in these lines, and South Africa is its number 32 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where South Africa dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 2.4bnfrom South Africa in 2024 (USD 2.0bn in 2022)
1 per centof the United Kingdom's imports in these lines, USD 506bn from every source
135product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#32South Africa's rank among the United Kingdom's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Kingdom paid South Africa for it at the border, South Africa's share of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 89 per cent of the lane.
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332
Share of the United Kingdom's imports17 per cent, 43 source countriesChangefrom USD 48m in 2022Unit valueUSD 18,075 a tonne, 31,819 tonnesUSD 575min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of the United Kingdom's imports10 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 242 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,704 a tonne, 38,543 tonnesUSD 528min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 685m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,504 a tonne, 26,676 tonnesUSD 307min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333
Share of the United Kingdom's imports22 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 392 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,500 a tonne, 11,400 tonnesUSD 222min 2024 -
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Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 73 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 105m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,044 a tonne, 30,875 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Wine: still, in containers holding more than 10 litresHS 220429
Share of the United Kingdom's imports8 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 851 a tonne, 61,690 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 35 source countriesChangefrom USD 7m in 2022Unit valueUSD 22,770 a tonne, 1,875 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,359 a tonne, 7,202 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving gradesHS 470200
Share of the United Kingdom's imports68 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 853 a tonne, 33,341 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 71 source countriesChangedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,540 a tonne, 1,674 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008HS 200899
Share of the United Kingdom's imports9 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,316 a tonne, 2,169 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion enginesHS 842139
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 84 source countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,012 a tonne, 589 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 54 source countriesChangefrom USD 254k in 2022Unit valueUSD 8,459 a tonne, 1,862 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 114 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,248 a tonne, 793 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary formsHS 390210
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 47 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,087 a tonne, 10,519 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,088 a tonne, 1,564 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 115 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,888 a tonne, 1,043 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 52 source countriesChangeup 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,753 a tonne, 1,683 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Wine: sparklingHS 220410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,543 a tonne, 1,030 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vehicles: parts and accessories, front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading note 1 to this chapterHS 870822
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,374 a tonne, 1,191 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 345,731 a tonne, 21 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 103 source countriesChangefrom USD 568k in 2022Unit valueUSD 1,749 a tonne, 3,764 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereofHS 350790
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
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Machinery: catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion enginesHS 842132
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 51 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 59,023 a tonne, 105 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 107 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,487 a tonne, 1,287 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Wood: doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood)HS 441829
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 54 source countriesChangedown 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,999 a tonne, 1,920 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480419
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 791 a tonne, 7,261 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 39 source countriesChangefrom USD 2k in 2022Unit valueUSD 993 a tonne, 5,687 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 112 source countriesChangeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 157,845 a tonne, 35 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mmHS 721934
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,281 a tonne, 1,677 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 721933
Share of the United Kingdom's imports4 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,173 a tonne, 4,428 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matterHS 170199
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 819 a tonne, 6,222 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid)HS 281111
Share of the United Kingdom's imports31 per cent, 14 source countriesChangedown 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,426 a tonne, 1,433 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,327 a tonne, 402 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 94 source countriesChangedown 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 171,019 a tonne, 26 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailersHS 871631
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 269 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,218 a tonne, 390 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Monophenols: cresols and their saltsHS 290712
Share of the United Kingdom's imports11 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,621 a tonne, 2,651 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 95 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,649 a tonne, 207 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129
Share of the United Kingdom's imports7 per cent, 52 source countriesChangefrom USD 212k in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 2.7 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereofHS 870893
Share of the United Kingdom's imports1 per cent, 49 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,228 a tonne, 260 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mmHS 760720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports2 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,862 a tonne, 1,426 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zincHS 721720
Share of the United Kingdom's imports5 per cent, 38 source countriesChangedown 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,326 a tonne, 2,988 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 115 source countriesChangeup 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,126 a tonne, 327 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Sulphates: of nickelHS 283324
Share of the United Kingdom's imports42 per cent, 13 source countriesChangefrom USD 55k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Containers: (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transportHS 860900
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,518 a tonne, 410 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)HS 290513
Share of the United Kingdom's imports25 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,261 a tonne, 2,823 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)HS 560313
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 43 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,521 a tonne, 1,358 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512
Share of the United Kingdom's imports3 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 211,235 a tonne, 16 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Fruit: pears, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spiritHS 200840
Share of the United Kingdom's imports35 per cent, 20 source countriesChangedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,886 a tonne, 1,714 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999
Share of the United Kingdom's importsunder 1 per cent, 93 source countriesChangeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,453 a tonne, 138 tonnesUSD 3min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332USD 575m in 2024, from USD 48m in 2022. South Africa supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 43m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. South Africa supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333USD 222m in 2024, up 392 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022). South Africa supplies 22 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321USD 528m in 2024, up 242 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022). South Africa supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 8m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). South Africa supplies under 1 per cent of the line.
- Wine: sparklingHS 220410USD 8m in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving gradesHS 470200USD 28m in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). South Africa supplies 68 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110USD 10m in 2024, up 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). South Africa supplies under 1 per cent of the line.
- Wine: still, in containers holding more than 10 litresHS 220429USD 52m in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022). South Africa supplies 8 per cent of the line.
- Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008HS 200899USD 18m in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). South Africa supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730USD 7m in 2024, up 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). South Africa supplies under 1 per cent of the line.
Where South Africa dominates
Lines where South Africa supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where South Africa ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Kingdom imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving gradesHS 47020068 per cent of the United Kingdom's imports of the line, USD 28m; 15 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where South Africa's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Kingdom at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332South Africa: USD 575m at USD 18,075 a tonne. Turkey: USD 195m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 14,248 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,512 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321South Africa: USD 528m at USD 13,704 a tonne. Morocco: USD 174m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 9,599 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,755 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421South Africa: USD 307m at USD 11,504 a tonne. China: USD 86m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,184 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,591 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333South Africa: USD 222m at USD 19,500 a tonne. Germany: USD 67m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 14,889 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,512 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360South Africa: USD 43m at USD 22,770 a tonne. Spain: USD 1.2bn (20 per cent of the line) at USD 17,869 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,586 a tonne.
- Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)HS 760612South Africa: USD 31m at USD 4,359 a tonne. Turkey: USD 12m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 2,991 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,872 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323South Africa: USD 28m at USD 16,540 a tonne. China: USD 65m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 8,674 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,178 a tonne.
- Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.c. in heading no. 2008HS 200899South Africa: USD 18m at USD 8,316 a tonne. Belgium: USD 19m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 3,410 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,322 a tonne.
- Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion enginesHS 842139South Africa: USD 18m at USD 30,012 a tonne. Poland: USD 48m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 11,734 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,137 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499South Africa: USD 14m at USD 18,248 a tonne. China: USD 221m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 9,092 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,297 a tonne.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110South Africa: USD 10m at USD 6,088 a tonne. China: USD 752m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 3,050 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,301 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690South Africa: USD 8m at USD 7,888 a tonne. Germany: USD 324m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 4,524 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,818 a tonne.
- Wine: sparklingHS 220410South Africa: USD 8m at USD 7,543 a tonne. Italy: USD 531m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 4,316 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,718 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730South Africa: USD 7m at USD 345,731 a tonne. France: USD 438m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 247,492 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 412,316 a tonne.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210South Africa: USD 7m at USD 1,749 a tonne. France: USD 131m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 645 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 996 a tonne.
- Machinery: catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion enginesHS 842132South Africa: USD 6m at USD 59,023 a tonne. Portugal: USD 67m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 34,264 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 68,890 a tonne.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390South Africa: USD 6m at USD 4,487 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 173m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 2,444 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,418 a tonne.
- Wood: doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood)HS 441829South Africa: USD 6m at USD 2,999 a tonne. China: USD 61m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 2,028 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,272 a tonne.
- Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higherHS 220710South Africa: USD 6m at USD 993 a tonne. United States: USD 300m (62 per cent of the line) at USD 407 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,097 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710South Africa: USD 6m at USD 157,845 a tonne. Germany: USD 441m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 82,786 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 105,582 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Kingdom buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Kingdom with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is South Africa's part of everything the United Kingdom imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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