Export Tracker Q3 2024

From Q3 2014 to Q3 2024 South Africa's imports and exports both trended upwards, with growth in exports outpacing growth in imports. In Q3 2024, exports are 22% higher than they were in Q3 2014, while imports are 3% higher. In addition, the quarterly average for exports (R459 billion in constant 2024 rand) was higher than it was for imports, at R428 billion. South Africa went from subsequent quarters with a negative trade balance, at the start of the timeframe, to subsequent quarters with a positive trade balance, at the end of the timeframe.