Eyewitness News posted on 13 October 2026 an article titled "Influx of Cheaper Chinese Goods (Not only Cars) Puts Local Manufacturers Under Pressure" by Paula Luckhoff.
Goods imported by South Africa from China increased 29 percent in the first 8 months of 2026 compared to 2025. The increase comes as Chinese manufactured goods face higher barriers in Western markets. Electric vehicles and mobile phones are prominent among the imports.
