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.

Guides, reports, and market snapshots

Tariffs, rules and regulations

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

Other regulations and policies

Events

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IFAT Africa

Date and time: Date
July 8 to 10, 2025
Registration: Registration Open
Industry: Industry
Clean technologies, Infrastructure
Event Type: Event Type
Trade Show
Location: Location
Johannesburg, South Africa

AfricaCom at Africa Tech Festival 2025

Date and time: Date
November 10 to 13, 2025
Application: Application Open
Industry: Industry
Information and communications technologies
Event Type: Event Type
Trade Show
Location: Location
Cape Town, South Africa

Africa Energy Forum (AEF)

Date and time: Date
June 16 to 20, 2025
Registration: Registration Closed
Industry: Industry
Clean technologies, Education, Infrastructure
Event Type: Event Type
Trade Show
Location: Location
Cape Town, South Africa

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Funding, financing, and support programs

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.