Country · ZA
South Africa
What South Africa supplies into the American economy, the raw inputs, and the essential goods downstream that depend on them.
12
Inputs supplied
24
Goods affected
0
Claims on record
1
Mapped
What they supply
Inputs from this country
12 named inputs sourced from South Africa. Share % is the country's share of global supply for that input.
mineral
72%Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) — Catalytic Converters
mineral
70%PGM Sulfide Ore — Bushveld Complex (South Africa)
energy
65%Grid Electricity for PGM Smelting (South Africa / Russia)
mineral
61%Platinum group metal (pharmaceutical grade)
mineral
20%Manganese ore
mineral
19%Titanium mineral concentrates (ilmenite/rutile)
manufactured
18%Cheese Wax / Coating & Packaging Film
chemical
18%Candle Wax (Paraffin/Soy/Palm)
mineral
16%Nickel sulfate (battery grade)
mineral
12%Ferroalloys (manganese, chromium, silicon)
chemical
12%Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
manufactured
12%Spent Autocatalysts (Secondary PGM Feedstock)
What depends on them
American goods affected
24 essential American goods have South Africa somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Digital
Palladium and platinum group metals
Palladium, platinum, and rhodium used in catalytic converters, electronics multilayer capacitors, fuel cells, and medical devices.
Materials
Auto parts and repairs
Replacement parts, tires, and repair components for personal vehicles.
Energy
Gasoline and diesel
Retail gasoline and diesel fuel for personal vehicles and freight.
Health
Cancer and specialty drugs
Generic chemotherapy injectables and specialty oncology drugs with severe supply concentration and no therapeutic substitutes.
Home
Home décor
Frames, mirrors, candles, vases, and artificial plants; overwhelmingly Chinese-made.
Materials
Steel and iron products
Structural steel, steel rebar, pipes, and iron used in construction and manufacturing.
Digital
Lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable cells for consumer devices, EVs, power tools, and grid storage.
Home
Personal care and hygiene
Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and daily hygiene products.
Home
Cleaning and sanitation supplies
Household cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitation products.
Materials
Paint and architectural coatings
Architectural and industrial paints tied to petrochemical resins, titanium dioxide pigment, and solvent supply.
Materials
Jewelry
Fine and fashion jewelry; gold/diamond pieces from India, fashion pieces from China, luxury from Italy.
Food
Cheese
Specialty and commodity cheese; domestic production plus European imports (Italy, France, Netherlands).
Grocery
Fresh produce staples
High-turnover fruits and vegetables commonly used in daily meals.
Food
Frozen foods
Frozen vegetables, meals, pizza, and snacks dependent on cold-chain infrastructure, energy, and packaging supply.
Materials
HVAC systems and equipment
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units with semiconductor-intensive controls, copper, and aluminum.
Food
Soft drinks & juices
Sodas, juices, and sports drinks; domestic bottling with imported juice concentrate and sweeteners.
Home
Cookware & kitchen tools
Pots, pans, knives, and utensils in aluminum, stainless, and nonstick; China-led with German/Japanese premium.
Materials
Home appliances
Refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers with semiconductor-intensive controls and significant steel and copper content.
Health
Inhalers
Asthma and COPD inhaled therapies.
Food
Bread, grains, and flour
Bread, pasta, rice, flour, and other grain-based household staples.
Materials
Roofing materials
Asphalt shingles, metal roofing, TPO membranes, and underlayment for residential and commercial buildings.
Food
Canned and shelf-stable foods
Tinned vegetables, soups, beans, and packaged staples dependent on metal cans and retort processing.
Grocery
Dairy and eggs
Milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs used as core household staples.
Food
Tea
Black and green tea; imported from India, China, Argentina, and Kenya.