Data currents: South African trade

Looming Trump tariffs have put South Africa’s trade and trade relationships firmly in the spotlight. But what’s the backstory? This data visualisation from The South Africa Brief tells the tale.
July 22, 2025
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Keen to know how South African trade has shifted over 15 years, told in six interactive graphs? The South Africa Brief has you covered. Here’s exclusive access to the data outfit’s latest premium content drop.

The interactive slideshow summarises the performance of South African exports since 2010; who bought our exports, what products and sectors are the largest, and which of our exports are under threat from the US tariffs.

This article is published courtesy of The South Africa Brief, a political newsletter published on Substack which is a collaboration between Paul Berkowitz and Jonathan Moakes. It provides analysis and insight into the new, uncertain era of South African politics heralded by the 2024 general election. Including a specific focus on municipal politics, it will provide full analysis in the run-up to next year’s municipal polls. 

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The South Africa Brief

The South Africa Brief is a political newsletter published on Substack which is a collaboration between Paul Berkowitz and Jonathan Moakes. It provides analysis and insight into the new, uncertain era of South African politics heralded by the 2024 general election. Including a specific focus on municipal politics, it will provide full analysis in the run-up to next municipal polls.

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