The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today (30 January) released trade statistics for December 2014 that recorded a trade surplus of R6.85 billion. This figure includes trade data with Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS).

Summary       

The R6.85 billion surplus for December 2014 is due to exports of R87.49 billion and imports of R80.64 billion. Exports increased from November to December by R3.23 billion (3.8%) and imports decreased from November to December by R8.89 billion (9.9%).

The cumulative deficit for 2014 is R95.30 billion compared to R71.36 billion in 2013.

Click HERE to view the full Trade Statistics for December 2014 report.