Namibia maintains trade surplus in mining exports to SA
Namibia exported N$148 billion (US$9.13 billion) worth of mining and energy-related products to South Africa between January and May 2026, maintaining a trade surplus of more than N$76 billion as mineral exports continued to dominate bilateral trade. According to trade data released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), South Africa exported N$71.95 billion (US$4.44 […] The post Namibia maintains trade surplus in mining exports to SA appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia exported N$148 billion (US$9.13 billion) worth of mining and energy-related products to South Africa between January and May 2026, maintaining a trade surplus of more than N$76 billion as mineral exports continued to dominate bilateral trade.
According to trade data released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), South Africa exported N$71.95 billion (US$4.44 billion) worth of mining and energy products to Namibia over the same period, leaving Namibia with a N$76.05 billion (US$4.69 billion) surplus in the sector.
The figures highlight the continued importance of Namibia’s mining industry in regional trade, with precious metals remaining the country’s largest export category.
