Africa ยท Country profile
South Africa
India-South Africa trade corridor: $15.0B bilateral trade, $4.6B FDI into India.
$15.0B
Trade with India
+15.5% YoY
$1.05T
GDP
Nominal
$4.6B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$2.1B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to South Africa
- Gems and jewellery
- Rice and cereals
- Machinery
Top imports from South Africa
- Chemicals
- Plastics
- Fertilisers
Trade corridor with India
2025: $15.0B ยท 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest South Africa stories
Trade6h ago3 min read
India-South Africa bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI9h ago4 min read
South Africa investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy12h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-South Africa goods notified
Technology15h ago6 min read
India and South Africa deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 5% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 5 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-South Africa Business Forum
Feb 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to South Africa
Apr 2027 ยท South Africa
Buyer meet
South Africa buyers-sellers meet
Nov 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Jan 2027 ยท Virtual