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Trade integration and firm performance: Evidence from South Africa
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Collected on 29 October 2026
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What this means
This GTAC Knowledge Hub page summarises a research presentation by Megan Shongwe, Ashley Gandy, Aimable Nsabimana and Michael Kilumelume. Using linked firm-level tax and customs data from 2009 to 2019, the study examines how the 2013 South Africa–China Strategic Trade Agreement related to imports, production, employment and wages. It suggests firms sourcing more capital goods from China used more capital relative to labour, alongside gains in sales and value added.
Key Takeaways
- Research from the SA-TIED programme
- Firm-level tax and customs data 2009 to 2019
- 2013 South Africa–China Strategic Trade Agreement
- Capital goods sourcing associated with higher capital-to-labour use and gains in sales and value added
- GTAC
- Government Technical Advisory Centre
- Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED)
- Megan Shongwe
- Ashley Gandy
- Aimable Nsabimana
- Michael Kilumelume