Question NW2452 to the Minister of Trade and Industry
31 August 2017 - NW2452
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO 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 Zambia and (b) imported from Zambia to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to Zambia in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 2,077,475,340 |
|
R 712,322,890 |
|
R 686,494,530 |
|
H870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods not exceeding 5t |
R 541,189,908 |
H310290: Other, including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings |
R 498,243,927 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from Zambia in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 720,415,928 |
|
H740811: Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm |
R 475,504,693 |
R 269,585,968 |
|
141,168,698 |
|
H854449: Insulated copper wire |
115,810,930 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za