Indonesia Imports US$1.77 Million Worth of Iron from South Africa

Indonesia recorded imports from South Africa totaling US$2.16 billion as of December 2022. This figure represents a 17.91% increase compared to the previous year's imports, which were recorded at US$1.84 billion.

Indonesia's trade record with South Africa shows an upward trend in imports over the past 10 years. 2022 marked a historical record with the highest import value ever recorded.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from South Africa, 41 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Most of the imported products from South Africa are also imported from other countries, totaling 64 products.

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

1. Iron and Steel



Indonesia imported a significant amount of Iron and Steel, which under the Trademap classification falls under HS code 72. In 2022, Indonesia imported US$1.77 billion worth of iron and steel. This represents an increase compared to the previous period, which recorded US$1.47 billion.


2. Ores, slag, and ash



Ores, slag, and ash, under the Trademap classification, fall under HS code 26. Indonesia imported US$130,921 thousand from this country.


3. Wood pulp or other fibrous cellulosic materials



Indonesia also imported a significant amount of Wood pulp or other fibrous cellulosic materials from South Africa. The value of these imports in 2022 was US$62,244 thousand. This is lower than the previous period, which reached US$69,027 thousand. Imports of wood pulp or other fibrous cellulosic materials from South Africa ranked tenth. Five other countries that are sources of wood pulp or other fibrous cellulosic materials imports are the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Italy.


4. Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, clad metals...



Another imported product was Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, clad metals..., totaling US$45,275 thousand. The value of these imports increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$5,021 thousand. Imports of Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, clad metals... from South Africa ranked ninth. Besides South Africa, the largest imports of Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, clad metals... originated from Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Indonesia also imported this product from 52 countries.


5. Edible fruits and nuts



Indonesia also imported US$25,058 thousand worth of Edible fruits and nuts from South Africa. The value of these imports was lower than the previous period, which reached US$25,156 thousand. Imports of Edible fruits and nuts from South Africa ranked eighth. Five other countries that are sources of Edible fruits and nuts imports are Mali, China, Thailand, the United States, and Egypt.