Indonesia's Iron Imports from South Africa Rise to US$1.47 Billion

Indonesia recorded imports from South Africa totaling US$1.84 billion as of December 2021. This figure represents a 166.39% increase compared to the previous year's imports, which were recorded at US$688.88 million.

Indonesia's trade record with South Africa shows an upward trend in imports over the past 10 years. 2021 marked a historical record with the highest import value ever recorded.

Of the total 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from South Africa, 0.04 thousand products were worth more than one billion dollars. Most imported products from South Africa are also imported from other countries, totaling 0.07 thousand products.

The following is a list of the top five products imported by Indonesia from South Africa, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value:

1. Iron and Steel

Indonesia imported a significant amount of iron and steel. In the Trademap classification, iron and steel fall under the HS code 72. In 2021, Indonesia imported US$1.47 billion worth of iron and steel. This represents an increase compared to the previous period, which recorded US$466.65 million.

2. Ores, slag, and ash

Ores, slag, and ash (HS code 26). Indonesia imported US$146.79 million.

3. Wood pulp and other fibrous cellulosic materials

Indonesia imported a significant amount of wood pulp and other fibrous cellulosic materials from South Africa. Imports totaled US$69,027 thousand, an increase compared to the previous period's US$45,734 thousand. Trademap data shows Indonesia imports wood pulp and other fibrous cellulosic materials from 33 countries. Imports from South Africa rank ninth. The other five major suppliers of wood pulp and other fibrous cellulosic materials are the United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

4. Edible fruits and nuts

This product is sourced from 45 countries. Imports from South Africa rank seventh. In 2021, Indonesia imported US$25,156 thousand. Besides South Africa, the largest imports of edible fruits and nuts come from China, Thailand, the United States, Pakistan, and Chile.

5. Aluminum and articles thereof

Aluminum and articles thereof (HS code 76). Indonesia imported US$20,265 thousand. This product is sourced from 69 countries. Imports from South Africa rank 17th. Other top five suppliers of this product to Indonesia include China, Malaysia, the United States, the Republic of Korea, and the United Arab Emirates.