sugar, oil, automotive parts, electronics
The main exports of Africa are minerals including diamonds. The main imports of Africa include chemicals, food items, and scientific instruments.
the imports are metals cloth and education
Paper and Paperboard
From a South African importer
Exports: Minerals and precious metals e.g. Gold, iron ore, aluminium, platinum Imports: Oil, chemicals, machinery, transport items/ equipment, vehicles.
In relation to countries for 2008, South Africa's 5 main import partners are 1) Germany, 2) China 3) U.S. 4) Japan and 5) UK. These are in descending order.
The major imports in South Africa include chemicals, petroleum, electronics and so much more. The exports on the other hand are gold, platinum, iron ore and so much more.
Vehicles (mostly from Australia and Europe, although some commercial vehicles do come from North and South America, and it's not uncommon to see American LHD trucks on South African roads), clothing items, CDs, DVDs, electronics.. essentially, most of what you'd see imported into America or Europe.
Yes, gold is a main resource in South Africa.
Major Imports are as follows: ships, automobiles, steel, plastics, machinery, cameras, and electornics
China imports 18% and exports 9.2% of South African goods.
There is a lot of trade between India and South Africa. The list of imports is endless, but Cars, Movies and Software Developers are prominent examples.