Importing
While South Africa produces many products of world-class quality for export, it is
also a major importer of diverse products from most countries. From
pharmaceuticals to telecommunications, South Africa is an advanced consumer of
the latest on offer from international sources.
South Africa has a fully open market for importers. As a member of the World
Trade Organisation, it follows the Harmonised System of import
classification. Find out more about permits, trade agreements and border
management.
South Africa offers foreign suppliers a variety of methods to distribute and sell
their products, including using an agent or distributor, selling through
established wholesalers or dealers, selling directly to department stores or other
retailers, or establishing a branch or subsidiary with its own sales force.
