GLOBAL PRESENCE

Global presence

Head Office Country Profile

Name : Republic of South Africa

Area : 1 219 090 sq km

Population: 54million (Male 49% & Female 51%)

Official Languages : 11 official languages – English, IsiZulu & Afrikaans

Capitals: Pretoria (Administrative),Cape Town (Legislative) & Bloemfontein(Judicial)

Provinces : 11 – Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape,
Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga & Limpopo

Currency : South African Rand

Key Economic Sectors : Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, Tourism, Transport and Agriculture

Natural Resources : Gold, Chrome, Coal, Iron Ore, Manganese, Diamonds, Platinum, Copper

Economy

Regarded as an emerging market, well develop financial sector and active stock exchange.

South Africa has the most advanced, broad-based industrial sector on the continent.

South Africa is making a big push to industrialize its economy, and R23-billion has been set aside over
the next five years to fund new players in the sector.

Trade

Trade in South Africa is a pivotal aspect of its economy, leveraging its strategic location and well-developed infrastructure. The country serves as a key gateway for import and export activities within the Southern African region, including Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. With robust transport networks facilitated by proximity to the Johannesburg International Airport and supported by agents in major ports like Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth, South Africa efficiently manages diverse air and ocean shipments. The nation’s trade is bolstered by its rich natural resources such as gold, coal, and diamonds, and a diverse industrial sector encompassing mining, energy, manufacturing, and agriculture. The government’s commitment to industrialization, reflected in significant funding to foster new market players, further enhances South Africa’s role as a major trade hub on the continent.

Import Commodities

Mineral products, Machinery, Electronics, Chemicals, Medical Equipment,
Leather products, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Footwear, Telecom equipment.

Import Partners

China, Germany, USA, India, Japan, UK, Thailand, Italy, France, Spain, Australia,
Brazil, Korea, Netherlands, Belgium, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Export Commodities

Mineral products, Metal products, Vegetable products, Chemicals,
Food stuff, Beverages and Spirits, Wood charcoal, Automotive, Spares, Hunting trophies.

Export Partners

China, USA, Germany, Japan, UK, India, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Taiwan,
Korea, France, Turkey, Brazil, Australia, Namibia and Zambia.

AGL South Africa

AGL- South Africa, is located in close proximity to the Johannesburg International Airport,
which provides a host of airline options to the US, Europe, the Middle East and East Asian
destinations

The Office is also supported by Agents offices in Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth
for all import & export ocean & air shipments

AGL scope of business covers Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi and Zimbabwe as
well. Our current business involves many import and exports shipments from these
countries that need to use South Africa as main gateway.