SARB: China overtakes euro area as SA’s top trading partner
The Reserve Bank says China's trade weight hit 28.6% in 2026, passing the euro area's 26.01% after 23 years. Here is what the SARB data shows.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the country’s central bank, responsible for monetary policy, setting the repo rate, and safeguarding financial stability. It is independent of the national government by law.
The Reserve Bank says China's trade weight hit 28.6% in 2026, passing the euro area's 26.01% after 23 years. Here is what the SARB data shows.
Friday, 16 October
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