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31 Oct 2026

South Africa’s September Trade Data Reveals R169 Billion Year-to-Date Surplus

On 30 October, SARS reported that South Africa’s preliminary trade surplus reached R19.8 billion in September 2026, with exports of R190.6 billion and imports of R170.8 billion. The cumulative January–September surplus rose to R169 billion from R117.5 billion a year earlier, providing valuable market data for exporters, investors and research organisations tracking commodity demand, international trade and economic performance. HPC can support market intelligence, economic forecasting and large-scale data analytics; contact HPC for a quotation tailored to your research needs.


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