Cheap Chinese imports crushing critical South African employer

A surge in cheap Chinese imports is crippling South Africa's manufacturing sector, with shipments from China to the country jumping 29% in the first eight months of 2026. This latest trend is part of a broader trend of Chinese exports to South Africa more than doubling since the start of the decade, with losses of nearly $10 billion in the same period six years ago. As the sector continues to struggle, the International Trade Administration Commission is now investigating five new applications from companies seeking relief from the influx of imports.