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South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D)

QuarterlyReal (inflation-adjusted)Code ZA.IMPORTS.Q.REAL

Latest (y/y)5.4%Q2 2026
Previous (y/y)−1.6%Q1 2026
Level1,376,339 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAARQ2 2026

South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D) was up 5.4% year on year in Q2 2026, compared with −1.6% in Q1 2026.

The level stood at 1,376,339 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR.

That is the highest reading since Q2 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −25.7% (Q2 2020) to 21.0% (Q3 2022), averaging 1.0%.

South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D), annual % change, Q1 1961 – Q2 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%197019801990200020102020Robomacro
South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D), annual % change, Q1 1961 – Q2 2026. Source: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API.
South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D), level (ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR)0k500k1.0M1.5M197019801990200020102020Robomacro
South Africa Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D), level (ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
Q2 20261,376,339 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR5.4
Q1 20261,312,034 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−1.6
Q4 20251,341,659 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR2.8
Q3 20251,334,514 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR3.6
Q2 20251,305,475 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−2.7
Q1 20251,333,513 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR1.0
Q4 20241,305,066 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−6.1
Q3 20241,287,780 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−3.7
Q2 20241,341,221 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−8.5
Q1 20241,320,953 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−7.1
Q4 20231,389,660 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR2.3
Q3 20231,336,976 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−2.5
Q2 20231,465,458 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR7.1
Q1 20231,422,638 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR9.1
Q4 20221,358,609 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR10.3
Q3 20221,371,254 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR21.0
Q2 20221,368,346 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR17.3
Q1 20221,304,010 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR11.7
Q4 20211,231,443 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR12.5
Q3 20211,133,238 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR15.2
Q2 20211,166,238 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR17.5
Q1 20211,167,707 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−3.7
Q4 20201,094,525 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−13.9
Q3 2020983,995 ZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR−24.9

Last 24 observations. The full history (266 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationQ2 2026
First observationQ1 1960
Observations266
FrequencyQuarterly
UnitsZAR million, 2015 prices, SAAR
AdjustmentReal (inflation-adjusted)
10-year high21.0% (Q3 2022)
10-year low−25.7% (Q2 2020)
10-year average1.0%
Source agencySouth African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API
Makrognosis codeZA.IMPORTS.Q.REAL

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FAQ

What is the current imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D) in South Africa?
The latest reading is 5.4% year on year for Q2 2026, published by South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code ZA.IMPORTS.Q.REAL.

Last updated 2026-10-23. Source: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API. Original title: “South Africa - Imports of goods and services, constant 2015 prices, SA annualised (SARB Web API NRI6014D; Quarterly Bulletin KBP6014D)”.