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DHL SOUTH AFRICA FACT SHEET

ZIMBABWE

DHL FACTS
Gateways into the country: 2 Number of Service Centres: 11 Locations: 77 DHL Delivery Zone: 9 Fleet: 198 vehicles
NAMIBIA
Johannesburg

MOZAMBIQUE B OT W S A N A

Pretoria

SOUTH AFRICA

OVERVIEW
South Africa, the largest and most advanced economy in 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 economys diversification to boost future resilience. As a result, South Africa is not solely maximising its tourism industry and natural resources it is the worlds 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 Africas 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 Africas 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
Cape Town

Bloemfontein Durban

KEY Capital City Major City DHL Gateway

Port Elizabeth

Country Facts Currency GDP Area Population Capital City 1 rand (ZAR) = 100 cents US$592 billion (2012 est.) 1,219,090 sq km 48.6 million Pretoria (administrative); Cape Town (legislative); Bloemfontein (judicial)

Ethnic Groups Black African 79%, white 9.6%, coloured (mixed heritage) 8.9%, Indian or Asian 2.5% Languages 11 ofcial languages; English is widely spoken
Source: CIA World Factbook

DHL South Africa Fact Sheet

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.
Source: DHL, CIA World Factbook

ESSENTIAL CUSTOMS INFORMATION


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. Prohibited Items
The list below is in addition to DHLs 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 Items
Advertising 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 certicate 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 certicate 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 breboard) 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.

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 dependent on the value of the shipment.

Pretoria Johannesburg Cape Town Durban Port Elizabeth

Non-Dutiable: 2 days Non-Dutiable: 2 days Non-Dutiable: 2 days Non-Dutiable: 3 days Non-Dutiable: 3 days

Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 2 days Dutiable: 3 days Dutiable: 3 days

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 UKTI www.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

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