High-technology exports in South Africa
South Africa: High-technology exports was 2.45 billion current US$ in 2024. ▬ Flat
High-technology exports in South Africa, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.45 billion current US$ for high-technology exports in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.8% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in South Africa peaked at 2.86 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.48 billion current US$, in 2009.
That places South Africa 47th out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.84 billion current US$ | 1.48 billion current US$ | 2.09 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.49 billion current US$ | 1.83 billion current US$ | 2.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.28 billion current US$ | 1.84 billion current US$ | 2.49 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More private sector data for South Africa
- Merchandise trade 57.2% (2025)
- Food imports 7.2% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 62.1% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 128.08 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 12.8% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 38.3% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 116.40 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 17.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 37.0% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 44.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in South Africa?
- High-technology exports in South Africa was 2.45 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.86 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.48 billion current US$ in 2009.
- How does South Africa rank for high-technology exports?
- South Africa ranks 47th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.