Question NW2446 to the Minister of Trade and Industry
31 August 2017 - NW2446
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the top five goods, listed in accordance with their Rand value, that are (a) exported from South Africa to Lesotho and (b) imported from Lesotho to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to Lesotho in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
|
Products |
Value in 2016 |
|
H271012: Light oils and preparations |
R1,880,742,274 |
|
H100590: Unspecified Maize |
R497,459,187 |
|
H110313: Maize meal |
R355,693,456 |
|
H853890: Unspecified Parts |
R298,432,918 |
|
H252329:Unspecified cement |
R242,309,390 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from Lesotho in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
|
Products |
Value in 2016 |
|
H853620: Automatic circuit breakers: |
R353,169,564 |
|
H940190: Seats (excluding those of heading 9402) |
R313,721,058 |
|
H620342: Mens or boys suits made of cotton |
R273,217,737 |
|
H510529: Wool not Combed |
R212,947,375 |
|
H610910: T-shirts made of cotton |
R201,385,719 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za