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DHL SOUTH AFRICA FACT SHEET SOUTH AFRICA Mozambique Botwsana Namibia Johannesburg Bloemfontein Pretoria Durban Port Elizabeth Cape Town DHL Gateway Major City KEY Capital City Country Profile Capital Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judicial) Population 48.6 million Area 1,219,090 sq km Currency 1 rand (ZAR) = 100 cents GDP US$592 billion (2012 est.) Languages 11 official languages; English is widely spoken Ethnic Groups Black African 79%, white 9.6%, coloured (mixed heritage) 8.9%, Indian or Asian 2.5% DHL FACTS Locations: 77 Gateways into the Country: 2 Number of Service Centres: 11 DHL Delivery Zone: 9 Vehicle Fleet: 198 OVERVIEW South Africa, the largest and most advanced economyin Africa combines a well-developed infrastructure with vibrant emerging markets and considerable consumer spending power. Since the end of Apartheid in 1994, South Africa has been politically stable and focused on market-oriented economic policies, including free trade agreements with the European Union. South Africa was officially accepted into the BRIC club in 2010, but is generally grouped in with the CIVETS emerging markets. According to the World Bank, South Africa is the easiest of all these countries with which to do business. ough South Africa was not immune to the effects of the global recession, structural reforms have since increased the economy’s diversification to boost future resilience. As a result, South Africa is not solely maximising its tourism industry and natural resources – it is the world’s largest producer of key metals including platinum and manganese – but also expanding its financial and business services sectors. South African consumers have a very positive view of ‘Brand Britain’, thus offering considerable opportunities for British businesses to market their products. e UK is in South Africa’s ‘Premier League’ of trading partners, with over £9.6 billion in bilateral trade – a figure which the two countries’ governments have determined to double by 2015. e UK and South Africa have similar business cultures, supported by strong historic connections, a common language and similar legal and financial systems. is, combined with South Africa’s strategic geographic location, makes the country an ideal gateway for British businesses looking to expand their trade in Africa overall. Sources: GOV.UK, DHL, UKTI, The World Bank, McKinsey Global Institute Source: CIA World Factbook

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DHL SOUTH AFRICA FACT SHEET

S O U T H A F R I C A

Mozambique

Zimbabwe

Botwsana

Namibia

Johannesburg

Bloemfontein

Pretoria

Durban

Port ElizabethCape Town DHL GatewayMajor City

KEYCapital City

Country Profile

Capital Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judicial)

Population 48.6 million

Area 1,219,090 sq km

Currency 1 rand (ZAR) = 100 cents

GDP US$592 billion (2012 est.)

Languages 11 official languages; English is widely spoken

Ethnic Groups Black African 79%, white 9.6%, coloured (mixed heritage) 8.9%, Indian or Asian 2.5%

DHL FACTS

Locations: 77

Gateways into the Country: 2

Number of Service Centres: 11

DHL Delivery Zone: 9

Vehicle Fleet: 198

OVERVIEW

South Africa, the largest and most advanced economyin Africa combines a well-developed infrastructure with vibrant emerging markets and considerable consumer spending power.

Since the end of Apartheid in 1994, South Africa has been politically stable and focused on market-oriented economic policies, including free trade agreements with the European Union.

South Africa was officially accepted into the BRIC club in 2010, but is generally grouped in with the CIVETS emerging markets. According to the World Bank, South Africa is the easiest of all these countries with which to do business.

Though South Africa was not immune to the effects of the global recession, structural reforms have since increased the economy’s diversification to boost future resilience. As a result, South Africa is not solely maximising its tourism industry and natural resources – it is the world’s largest producer of key metals including platinum and manganese – but also expanding its financial and business services sectors.

South African consumers have a very positive view of ‘Brand Britain’, thus offering considerable opportunities for British businesses to market their products. The UK is in South Africa’s ‘Premier League’ of trading partners, with over £9.6 billion in bilateral trade – a figure which the two countries’ governments have determined to double by 2015.

The UK and South Africa have similar business cultures, supported by strong historic connections, a common language and similar legal and financial systems. This, combined with South Africa’s strategic geographic location, makes the country an ideal gateway for British businesses looking to expand their trade in Africa overall.

Sources: GOV.UK, DHL, UKTI, The World Bank, McKinsey Global Institute

Source: CIA World Factbook

DHL South Africa Fact Sheet 2

Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook

UK to South Africa Transit Times

The times provided for dutiable shipments are based on the time expected for customs in South Africa to clear the shipment. This is contingent upon the value of the shipment.

Pretoria Non-Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days

Johannesburg Non-Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days

Cape Town Non-Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days

Durban Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days

Port Elizabeth Non-Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days

TRADE INFORMATION

Exports from South Africa

US$100.7 billion (2012 est.)

Export commodities: Gold, diamonds, platinum, other metals and minerals, machinery and equipment.

Top Export Destinations: Canada, UK, Australia, USA, Angola, Namibia, Kenya, Germany, Netherlands.

Imports into South Africa

US$105 billion (2012 est.)

Import commodities: Machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum products, scientific instruments, foodstuffs.

Top Import Origins: Germany, UK, Belgium, USA, Netherlands, China, Sweden, Hong Kong.

ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION

Prohibited ItemsThe list below is in addition to DHL’s standard list of prohibited items.• Antiques• Asbestos• Dangerous goods,

hazardous or combustible materials

• Firearms or parts of

• Furs• Ivory• Jewellery• Pairs of shoes• Precious metals and stones• Used textile articles

Restricted ItemsAdvertising brochures and pamphlets, hardback and paperback books for non-commercial use, business cards, calendars, general business documents, technical, architectural or engineering drawings, magazines, periodicals, journals and slides must weigh less than 10kg.

Computer software is limited to 6 CDs; there are no restrictions on music CDs.

Drugs: Non-prescription

Vitamins, diet, herbal and food supplements may be imported for private use only and are limited to two bottles. A Section 21 certificate must be completed and stamped by the Department of Port Health.

Drugs: Prescription

A Section 21 authorisation by the Medical Control Council is required prior to shipping. Class 4-8 medicines also require a MBR 20.

Textiles and textile articles

Textile samples are limited to 5 items. Items must be mutilated or have a prominent, permanent ink stamp. Full duties apply to clothing sent to Charitable Organisations.

Personal effects

An inventory of contents is required, but no commercial invoice. The owner must hold a South African passport with exit and re-entry stamps in it.

Photographs must weigh less than 10 kg; photographs sent from the USA must be sent as goods.

Price tickets for garments and architectural, industrial or engineering plans or drawings may only be sent if they are contained in bids and proposals.

Shoe samples must be mutilated and stamped.

Tobacco

The importer must be registered with South African Customs, hold a valid importers code (which must be clearly marked on the commercial invoice) and have a valid permit from the Department of Agriculture for that particular product.

A phytosanitary certificate is required for coffee and coffee samples, cotton seed, grain samples, plants and plant products, seeds, tobacco and tea.

Wooden Crates (except plywood, chipboard and compressed fibreboard) must have ISPM15 stamp and registration number to show fumigated.

For ship spares, used goods and x-ray machines, please contact DHL Customer Services before shipping.

For more information

If you need support or advice on trading with South Africa, help is available.

Contact the DHL Express team on 0844 248 0675

DHL Customer Services is also available on 0844 248 0844

Contact your local Chambers of Commerce www.britishchambers.org.uk

Contact your local UKTIwww.ukti.gov.uk

Visit www.dhlguide.co.uk for international trade information and to read our blog

Follow us on Twitter @dhlexpressuk to keep up to date with all the latest developments in international trade

Valid from: 06/2014

For an estimate of landed costs (duties, taxes and other import fees) for shipments going to the South Africa, use the free DHL Express Trade Automation Services (TAS) tool. tas.dhl.com TAS also provides information on regulation compliance and trade documentation.