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South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode ZA.IMPORTS.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)3.7%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−3.9%August 2026
Level170,795 R millions, current prices, NSASeptember 2026

South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA) was up 3.7% year on year in September 2026, compared with −3.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 170,795 R millions, current prices, NSA.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −32.8% (Jun 2020) to 56.2% (Jun 2021), averaging 6.8%.

South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA), annual % change, Feb 2013 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%60%2014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA), annual % change, Feb 2013 – Sep 2026. Source: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API.
South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA), level (R millions, current prices, NSA)50k75k100k125k150k175k2014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Africa Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA), level (R millions, current prices, NSA).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026170,795 R millions, current prices, NSA3.7
August 2026161,323 R millions, current prices, NSA−3.9
July 2026173,831 R millions, current prices, NSA5.9
June 2026175,824 R millions, current prices, NSA18.3
May 2026180,622 R millions, current prices, NSA17.3
April 2026175,223 R millions, current prices, NSA15.1
March 2026156,926 R millions, current prices, NSA6.1
February 2026131,798 R millions, current prices, NSA−8.0
January 2026146,475 R millions, current prices, NSA−11.4
December 2025141,087 R millions, current prices, NSA−2.4
November 2025149,715 R millions, current prices, NSA2.4
October 2025176,655 R millions, current prices, NSA7.3
September 2025164,761 R millions, current prices, NSA4.3
August 2025167,944 R millions, current prices, NSA5.0
July 2025164,183 R millions, current prices, NSA4.5
June 2025148,629 R millions, current prices, NSA0.6
May 2025153,948 R millions, current prices, NSA−2.6
April 2025152,294 R millions, current prices, NSA−4.4
March 2025147,842 R millions, current prices, NSA−3.5
February 2025143,182 R millions, current prices, NSA−3.2
January 2025165,387 R millions, current prices, NSA7.6
December 2024144,524 R millions, current prices, NSA−3.6
November 2024146,228 R millions, current prices, NSA−11.3
October 2024164,659 R millions, current prices, NSA−10.0

Last 24 observations. The full history (176 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationFebruary 2012
Observations176
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsR millions, current prices, NSA
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high56.2% (Jun 2021)
10-year low−32.8% (Jun 2020)
10-year average6.8%
Source agencySouth African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API
Makrognosis codeZA.IMPORTS.M.NSA

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FAQ

What is the current total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA) in South Africa?
The latest reading is 3.7% year on year for September 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.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Web API. Original title: “Total Imports of Goods - SARS Customs (NSA)”.