India’s links with South Africa date back over a century and have strengthened since then
India, South Africa are members of BRICs, IBSA, among others
South Africa has 11 official languages, mixed ethnic population
High Commission of India Pretoria, concurrently accredited to the Kingdom of Lesotho
US$ 527.4mn
FDI inflow into India from April 2000 - March 2021
US$ 17 billion
Total bilateral trade during FY2021-22
US$ 6.06 billion
Export from India April-November 2022.
Concurrent Accreditation The Mission in South Africa also handles India's bilateral relations with Lesotho
BRICS
South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa and is member of the BRICS group of countries with Brazil, Russia, India and China
2nd
2nd largest economy in Africa after Nigeria, backed by vast capacity in mining and potential in energy
Trade
Trade between India and South Africa has been on the up-swing, and crossed the US$10 b mark in 2017-18
Precious metals
Discovery of diamonds in 1867 and gold in 1884 started mineral revolution and increased economic growth
FTA
Annually about 120,000 Indian tourists visit South Africa while around 60,000 South African tourists visit India
India's Exports and Imports to South Africa
Source: Department of Commerce
Country / Region: SOUTH AFRICA
S.No. | \Year | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | EXPORT | 4,067.20 | 4,108.17 | 3,934.20 | 6,085.29 | 8,474.42 |
2. | %Growth | 1.01 | -4.23 | 54.68 | 39.26 | |
3. | India’s Total Export | 330,078.09 | 313,361.04 | 291,808.48 | 422,004.40 | 450,958.43 |
4. | %Growth | -5.06 | -6.88 | 44.62 | 6.86 | |
5. | %Share | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 1.44 | 1.88 |
6. | IMPORT | 6,517.33 | 6,969.79 | 7,568.20 | 10,965.81 | 10,397.83 |
7. | %Growth | 6.94 | 8.59 | 44.89 | -5.18 | |
8. | India’s Total Import | 514,078.42 | 474,709.28 | 394,435.88 | 613,052.05 | 714,042.45 |
9. | %Growth | -7.66 | -16.91 | 55.43 | 16.47 | |
10. | %Share | 1.27 | 1.47 | 1.92 | 1.79 | 1.46 |
11. | TOTAL TRADE | 10,584.54 | 11,077.97 | 11,502.39 | 17,051.10 | 18,872.24 |
12. | %Growth | 4.66 | 3.83 | 48.24 | 10.68 | |
13. | India’s Total Trade | 844,156.51 | 788,070.32 | 686,244.36 | 1,035,056.45 | 1,165,000.88 |
14. | %Growth | -6.64 | -12.92 | 50.83 | 12.55 | |
15. | %Share | 1.25 | 1.41 | 1.68 | 1.65 | 1.62 |
16. | TRADE BALANCE | -2,450.13 | -2,861.62 | -3,634.00 | -4,880.52 | -1,923.41 |
17. | India’s Trade Balance | -184,000.33 | -161,348.24 | -102,627.40 | -191,047.65 | -263,084.03 |
Note:Since 2006-07, Petroleum figures are being computed from Import Daily trade Returns (DTRs) to genetate country-wise/port-wise tables. Up to 2005-06 consolidated petroleum import figures were being received from the Petroleum Ministry.
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Beer made from malt (220300)
Waters, incl. min. waters & aerated waters, cont. added sugar/oth. sweeteni … (220210)
Whiskies (220830)
Cuts & edible offal of species Gallus domesticus, frozen (020714)
Guts, bladders & stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole & pieces ther … (050400)
Meat of fowls of species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen (020712)
Meat of swine (excl. carcasses/half-carcasses/hams/shoulders & cuts thereof ), froxen (020329)
Maize (corn), other than seed (100590)
OTHER WHEAT AND MESLIN (100199)
Semi-milled/wholly milled rice, whether or not polished/glazed (100630)
Chocolate & oth. food preps. cont. cocoa (excl. of 1806.20-1806.32) (180690)
agriexchange.apeda.gov.inFood preps., n.e.s. (210690)
OTHR EDBL MXR/PRPNS OF ANML/VEGTBL FATS/ OILS/OF FRACTNS OF DIFFRNT FATS/OILS (151790)
Preparations for infant use, put up for RS (190110)
Preparations of fruit (excl. citrus fruit; excl. homogenized), obt. by cook … (200799)
Sauces & preps. therefor, n.e.s.; mixed condiments & mixed seasonings, n.e. … (210390)
Whey & modified whey, whether or not concentrated/sweetened (040410)
Food preps., n.e.s. (210690)
agriexchange.apeda.gov.inFood preps., n.e.s. (210690)
Mixes & doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares of 19.05 (190120)
Sauces & preps. therefor, n.e.s.; mixed condiments & mixed seasonings, n.e. … (210390)
Food preps., n.e.s. (210690)
Sauces & preps. therefor, n.e.s.; mixed condiments & mixed seasonings, n.e. … (210390)
Food preps., n.e.s. (210690)
agriexchange.apeda.gov.inCANE SUGAR SPECIFIED IN SUBHEADING NOTE 2 TO THIS CHAPTER: (170113)
OTHER CANE SUGAR: (170114)
Broken rice (100640)
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General Work Visas are issued to foreigners where it has been proven beyond reasonable doubt that South African citizens and permanent residents with the relevant qualifications or skills and experience are not available for appointment.
The South African Indian origin community numbers around 1.5 mn and constitutes about 3% of South Africa’s total population. South Africans of Indian origin are well-represented in Government, business, media, legal and other professions. The year 2010 marked the 150th anniversary of the first arrival of Indians in South Africa.
Types of Temporary Residency Visas: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-temporary-permits
More info: Applying for a South African Visa Immigration Critical Skills Visa
Public and private infrastructure building, maintenance
Rapid growth in industrial and commercial activity has led to steady investment in infrastructure and connectivity projects. Construction of civic infrastructure and connectivity projects has been supported by foreign workers at different levels in South Africa. Increasingly, work permits are provided only for critical skills.
Department of Public WorksGeneral Work PermitConventional energy, power utilities and renewable energy jobs
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) aims to set up an energy sector by 2030 that would promote economic growth. Power utilities to renewable energy services employ foreign resources and manpower in small numbers. Increasingly, work permits are provided only for critical skills.
Department of EnergyGeneral Work PermitTax, accounting, banking, insurance, audit and other financial services
South Africa has launched the second phase of the Financial Sector Development and Reform Program (FSDRP) that will seek to boost financial inclusion while strengthening the financial services sector over five years. Financial services in South Africa are supported by foreign workers at different capacities. Increasingly, work permits are provided only for intra company transfer or critical skills.
National TreasuryGeneral Work PermitDoctors, nurses, radiologists, lab technicians
South Africa has made strong strides in combating HIV and AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) with active international cooperation. Public Health Services are inadequate but SA has not decided to allow foreign Doctors, Nurses etc. to work in large numbers
Department of HealthGeneral Work PermitCulinary, server, personalcare, hotel, tour and travel staffing
South Africa’s travel and tourism sector contributed over US$28.5 billion to the national economy in 2018. The hospitality sector in South Africa, ranging from hotels to tourism to personal care, employs large number of foreign workers. SA Government is becoming increasingly reluctant to continue work permits of Chefs etc. which are not considered critical skills
National Department of TourismGeneral Work PermitSoftware, hardware, new technology in telecoms and communications
The contribution of the ICT sector in South Africa to the national GDP has been estimated at 2.7%. The IT and ICT infrastructure in South Africa has been set up and is supported by foreign workers. It is getting increasingly difficult to obtain work permit except under Intra company Transfer category.
Department Of Telecommunications & Postal ServicesGeneral Work PermitAutomobile to food products production
Manufacturing is core to the South African government’s plan to upgrade the economy and make it future ready. The manufacturing industry in South Africa, covering a range of products, dr Increasingly, work permits are provided only for intra company transfer or critical skills.aws foreign manpower.
Department of Trade & IndustryGeneral Work PermitProduction: 604.0 kilo ton (2017)
Exports: 471 kilo ton, 12.2 billion ZAR (2017)
Production: 16.5 tonnes (2017)
Reserve: 3.1 billion tons (2017)
Export: 4,717 kilo tons / ZAR 12586563 (2017)
Production: 260.1 tonnes (2017)
Reserve: 66 700 tonnes (2017)
Export: 79.8 tonnes / ZAR: 69 788 115 (2017)
Production: 66 kilotons (2017)
Reserve: 11 tonne (2017)
Export: 30 kilotons / ZAR: 2,207,458 (2017)
Production: Crude Petroleum – 31,145 tons
Production: (Refineries) 503,000 barrels/day
Reserve: 15 million barrels
Production: 116,705 tons
gov.zaProduction: 218 kilotons (2017)
Export: 233 kilotons (2017)
Weight: 16,45 Index of the volume of mining production (Oct-Dec 2019)
statssa.gov.zaProduction: 68 tonnes (2017)
Reserve: 770 tonnes (2017)
Export: 65.0 tonnes / ZAR 44,333,905 (2017)
Production: 48 kilotons (2017)
Reserve: 0.3 million tons (2017)
Export: 55 kilotons / ZAR 1,419,829 (2017)
Production: 5,323,500 tons
gov.zaManganese Ore:
Reserves: 200 tonnes (2017)
Production: 14.1 tonnes (2017)
Exports: 13.4 tonnes / ZAR 30 403 (2017)
Production: 49 kilotons (2017)
Reserve: 3 700 kilotons (2017)
Export: 36.8 kilotons / ZAR: 133,785 (2017)
Production: 503,000 barrels/day
dmr.gov.zaProduction: 260.3 tons (2017)
Export: 251.4 tons / ZAR: 85 069.2 (2017)
Production: 256 700 tons
Export: 156 kilo tons/ ZAR 222 million (2017)
Production: 2 288 kilo tons (2017)
Reserve: 71.3 million tons (2017)
Export: 419 kilo tons / ZAR 1,432 (2017)
Production: 14.2 kilo tons (2017)
Export: 9.8 kilo tons / ZAR 2,757 (2017)
Production: 31 kilotons (2017)
Reserve: 15 million tons (2017)
Export: 32 kilotons / ZAR: 990,268 (2017)
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