Imports
The importation of used vehicles is restricted to protect the local motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Permits are only issued under specifically defined circumstances.
However, there are vehicle imports in South Africa, mostly new vehicles. The number of light vehicle imports in 2020 was 203,570, which corresponds to a 57% of the total number of light vehicles sold in 2020.
Top 10 countries of origin for light vehicles (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) imported 2020
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Source: The Automotive Business Council of South Africa