South Africa is the EU's largest trading partner in Africa. Although it is a member of the ACP group of countries it is by far the strongest of sub-Saharan Africa's economies, and has an FTA with the EU. South Africa's exports to the EU are growing and the composition of those exports is becoming more diverse. South Africa is gradually moving from mainly commodity-based products to a more diversified export profile that includes manufactured products.

Trade in goods (see http://ec.europa.eu/trade/creating-opportunities/bilateral-relations/countries/south-africa/)

• EU good exports to South Africa 2010: €21.507 million
• EU goods imports from South Africa 2010: €17.912 million

South Africa's primary exports to the EU are: fuels and mining products (27%), machinery and transport equipment (18%) and other semi-manufactured goods (16%). 

U.S.-South Africa Trade Facts

U.S. goods and services trade with South Africa totaled $22 billion in 2011.
South Africa is currently our 36th largest goods trading partner with $16.8 billion in total (two ways) goods trade during 2011. Goods exports totaled $7.3 billion; Goods imports totaled $9.5 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with South Africa was $2.2 billion in 2011.
Trade in services with South Africa (exports and imports) totaled $5 billion in 2011 (preliminary data). Services exports were $3 billion; Services imports were $2 billion. The U.S. services trade surplus with South Africa was $1 billion in 2011.

Exports

South Africa was the United States' 37th largest goods export market in 2011.
U.S. goods exports to South Africa in 2011 were $7.3 billion, up 29.5% ($1.7 billion) from 2010, and up 137% from 2000.
The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2011 were: Machinery ($1.6 billion), Vehicles ($1.1 billion), Precious Stones (gold) ($691 million), Mineral Fuel (oil) ($482 million), and Electrical Machinery ($437 million).
U.S. exports of agricultural products to South Africa totaled $361 million in 2011. Leading categories includes: Wheat ($95 million), Poultry Meat ($33 million), Vegetable Oils ($31 million), and Dairy Products ($28 million).
U.S. exports of private commercial services* (i.e., excluding military and government) to South Africa were $2.9 billion in 2011 (preliminary data), 17% ($430 million) more than 2010 and 96% greater than 2000 levels. Other private services (business, professional, and technical services), and royalties and license fees categories accounted for most of U.S. services exports to South Africa.

Imports

South Africa was the United States' 36th largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.
U.S. goods imports from South Africa totaled $9.5 billion in 2011, a 15.7% increase ($1.3 billion) from 2010, and up 126% from 2000.
The five largest import categories in 2011 were: Precious Stones (platinum and diamonds) ($3.6 billion), Vehicles (cars) ($2.2 billion), Iron and Steel ($853 million), Machinery ($448 million), and Ores, Slag, Ash ($402 million).
U.S. imports of agricultural products from South Africa totaled $210 million in 2011. Leading categories include: Fresh Fruit ($46 million), Wine and Beer ($45 million), and Tree Nuts ($33 million).
U.S. imports of private commercial services* (i.e., excluding military and government) were $1.9 billion in 2011 (preliminary data), up 8% ($143 million) from 2010, and up 131% from 2000 level. Travel and the other private services (business, professional, and technical services) categories accounted for most of U.S. services imports from South Africa.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with South Africa was $2.2 billion in 2011, a 14.4% increase ($372 million) over 2010.
The United States had a services trade surplus of $1.0 billion with South Africa in 2011 (preliminary data), up 38% from 2010. 

Ref: http://www.ustr.gov/countries-regions/africa/southern-africa/south-africa