For the EU, the imports from and exports to South Africa represent only a small share of its overall trade flows (1.5% of all imports and 1.7% of all exports in 2004), which illustrates the inequality of the trading relationship between the EU and South Africa, and underlines the need for continued EU support for the economic, social and political development of this important country.
For the EU, the imports from and exports to South Africa represent only a small share of its overall trade flows (1.5% of all imports and 1.7% of all exports in 2004), which illustrates the inequality of the trading relationship between the EU and South Africa, and underlines the need for continued EU support for the economic, social and political development of this important country.