South Africa - Food imports as a share of merchandise imports

6.4 (%) in 2022

South Africa food imports was at level of 6.4 % in 2022, down from 7.2 % previous year.

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What is food imports?

Food comprises the commodities in SITC sections 0 (food and live animals), 1 (beverages and tobacco), and 4 (animal and vegetable oils and fats) and SITC division 22 (oil seeds, oil nuts, and oil kernels).

What is South Africa food imports?