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Can South Africa’s $1.1bn trade surplus signal a commodity upswing?

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  • Exports surged 8.5% in July to $10.1bn, led by citrus and aluminium
  • Year-to-date trade deficit narrowed to $5.3bn from $6.1bn a year earlier

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa posted a robust $1.1 billion trade surplus in July 2025, driven by strong exports of minerals and agricultural goods, according to official figures.

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