The answer is simple. If the South African government approves a good, you can import that from China. But not all goods are profitable. For example, the main goods that South Africa imports from China are furniture, tires, wedding gowns, automobiles, electronic parts, etc.

We have listed the top imported goods to South Africa:

• Gems and similar metals (16.7% of total imports) USD 14.9 billion
• Ash, slag, ores (12.6% of total imports) USD 11.3 Billion
• Oils and Minerals (11.8 of total imports) – USD 10.6 Billion.
• Steel and Iron (11% of total imports) USD 9.8 Billion.
• Automobiles (11% of total imports) USD 9.8 billion.
• Personal computers (6% of total imports) USD 5.4 billion.
• Various fruits (3.8% of total imports) – USD 3.4
• Electronics and similar equipment (2% of total imports) – 1.8 billion
• Aluminum (2% of total exports) – USD 1.7 billion.
• Soft Drinks and other liquids (1.5 of total exports) – USD 1.4 billion

Before importing goods from China, you should look for the goods that will be profitable for you. Besides, it would be best if you had a good idea about the product you will import. Don’t just blindly follow the trend.