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The most complete public record on entering South Africa's industrial market.

Three publications, one standard: every fact carries its source, an evidence rating and the date it was last checked.

I. Market Entry Foundations

2026 edition · checked 8 Oct 2026 · next review 5 Nov · Open the full guide →
  1. 01B-BBEE landscapeLevel 1 supplier spend counts 135% for the buyer; non-compliant 0%. January 2026 draft amendments not final.VERIFIED
  2. 02Legal & company set-upRegister an external company with CIPC within 20 business days of conducting business.VERIFIED
  3. 03TaxVAT 15%, CIT 27%; import VAT on customs value plus duty plus 10%.VERIFIED
  4. 04Customs & trade agreementsEU–SADC EPA, AfCFTA; no FTA with China, the US, India or Turkey.VERIFIED
  5. 05Standards & product complianceNRCS Letter of Authority before sale for regulated products; CE is not proof.VERIFIED
  6. 06Public & mining procurementPublic Procurement Act signed, not in force; Mining Charter targets still reported.INDICATED
  7. 07Labour & employment equity50 or more employees: sector equity targets apply.VERIFIED
  8. 08Exchange control & getting paidOff the FATF grey list since October 2025; banks apply SARB rules.VERIFIED
  9. 09Data protection & competitionPOPIA protects companies too, so B2B email is covered.VERIFIED
  10. 10Logistics, ports & energy504 days without load-shedding; ports still rank low globally.INDICATED

II. Market Pulse · October 2026

Published 8 Oct · Read the full edition →
−0.2%GDP Q2, q/qStats SA
7.25%Repo rateSARB, 23 Sep
4.4%CPI, AugustStats SA
16.68USD/ZAR8 Oct
18.78EUR/ZARECB, 15 Sep
−7.5%Mining output, July y/yStats SA
504Days without load-sheddingEskom, 2 Oct
BBFitch rating, upgraded JuneFitch

The reading: mining is cutting capital spend, credit is dearer and the rand is softer. Replacement parts hold up better than new equipment, and distributors will want help carrying stock.

III. Market Notes

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VERIFIED

Your partner's scorecard can matter as much as your product

Spend with a Level 1 B-BBEE supplier counts at 135% for the buyer's procurement score; with a non-compliant supplier, 0%. For mining and state-owned buyers, choosing a distributor is a market-access decision.

Source: B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice
INDICATED

Local procurement still shapes mining supply

The 2018 Mining Charter set local-procurement targets for mining goods. A 2021 High Court ruling found it is policy rather than binding law, yet mines continue to report against it.

Sources: Mining Charter 2018; Gauteng High Court, 21 Sep 2021
HYPOTHESIS

MRO demand follows the installed base, not the headlines

When mining or processing output falls, new equipment orders drop first. Replacement parts and consumables follow the machines already running, so MRO demand is steadier than capital spend.

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