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Doing Business in South Africa

Explore opportunities to grow your footprint in South Africa with our help. Discover more about the trade relationship between the two countries, market facts, and other insights.

Market overview

Top industries

South Africa is an attractive market for industries such as:

Agriculture and processed foods
Electric Power Equipment & Services***
Information and communications technologies
Metals, Minerals & Related Equipment, Services & Technology***
Transportation

Relations and trade agreements

Canada does not have a free trade agreement with South Africa.

Search for all types of trade and investment agreements involving Canada and South Africa
Read an overview of Canada’s diplomatic, economic and cultural relationship with South Africa

Guides, reports, and market snapshots

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Aerospace
Agriculture and processed foods
Alcoholic beverages
Automotive
Chemicals and plastics
Clean technologies
Consumer products
Creative industries
Defence and security
Education
Financial and insurance services
Fish and seafood
Forestry and wood products
Industrial machinery
Information and communications technologies
Infrastructure
Life sciences
Mining
Multiple industries
Ocean technologies
Oil and gas
Professional services
Tourism
Transportation

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CETA – Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
CPTPP – Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
CUSMA – Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
E-commerce
Inclusive trade
Indigenous people
Intellectual property
International financial institutions
Responsible business conduct
Trade diversification
Visible minority
Women
Youth

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Information and communication technology (ICT) market in South Africa

Market snapshot

South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Information and communications technologies

June 22, 2023

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Tariffs, rules and regulations

Understanding regulations and policies relevant to your export market is crucial for success.

Other regulations and policies

Sanctions 
Export and import controls 
Reporting a trade barrier 
Responsible business conduct abroad

Funding, financing, and support programs

CanExport funding 
Supplier diversity opportunities for Inclusive Trade Groups

Contacts

Contacts in Canada

Find out who to contact in Canada or internationally if you are a:

new or aspiring exporter
existing Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients, international companies, and global representatives
looking for general information

Additional Government of Canada resources:

Foreign Representatives in Canada: Addresses and contacts of foreign representatives and international organizations accredited to Canada.
Import into Canada: Guidance on importing goods and services, including duty reduction programs.
Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada: Information about immigrating to Canada.
EduCanada: Information about studying in Canada.
Doing business with Canada: Information for foreign company looking to do business in Canada.