The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) business confidence index edged down to 120 in January 2025, from December's 121, which marked the highest level since February 2015. The dip in the index was primarily attributed to lower export volumes, although stronger imports, vehicle sales, and rising tourist numbers had a positive influence. SACCI said that new policies under the colation government formed in June last year had triggered a broad-based improvement in South African business sentiment, but noted that the approach of US President Donald Trump's new administration was a source of uncertainty. source: South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI)

Coincident Index in South Africa decreased to 120 points in January from 121 points in December of 2024. Coincident Index in South Africa averaged 123.24 points from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 163.17 points in December of 2006 and a record low of 81.00 points in May of 2020. This page provides - South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2025.

Coincident Index in South Africa decreased to 120 points in January from 121 points in December of 2024. Coincident Index in South Africa is expected to be 116.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Index is projected to trend around 115.00 points in 2026 and 117.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-02-12 09:30 AM
SACCI Business Confidence
Dec 121 118.1 120
2025-02-12 09:30 AM
SACCI Business Confidence
Jan 120 121 116
2025-04-11 09:30 AM
SACCI Business Confidence
Feb 120 118.5


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 90.00 128.00 Companies Dec 2024
Business Confidence 45.00 38.00 points Dec 2024
Capacity Utilization 78.40 77.90 percent Sep 2024
Car Registrations 34530.00 29775.00 Units Jan 2025
Changes in Inventories -6551.00 19023.00 ZAR Million Sep 2024
SACCI Business Confidence 120.00 121.00 points Jan 2025
Composite Leading Indicator 100.76 100.60 points Jan 2025
Corruption Index 41.00 41.00 Points Dec 2024
Corruption Rank 82.00 83.00 Dec 2024
Electricity Production 18908.00 19694.00 Gigawatt-hour Dec 2024
Gold Production YoY -8.40 -11.50 percent Dec 2024
Manufacturing Production YoY -1.20 -1.90 percent Dec 2024
Manufacturing Production MoM -2.40 -1.30 percent Dec 2024
Leading Business Cycle Indicator MoM 0.60 1.10 percent Nov 2024
Mining Production MoM -2.40 -0.90 percent Dec 2024
Total New Vehicle Sales 46400.00 41090.00 Units Jan 2025

South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Index
In South Africa, the SACCI Business Confidence Index reflects the neutral sentiment in the market place, as it captures the prevailing business climate and what businesses are experiencing. The index is composed by thirteen sub-indices, including energy supply, manufacturing, exports, imports, vehicle and retail sales, construction, inflation, share prices, private sector borrowing, financing cost, precious metal prices and exchange rate.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
120.00 121.00 163.17 81.00 1985 - 2025 points Monthly
2020=100, NSA


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South Africa Business Confidence Eases: SACCI
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) business confidence index edged down to 120 in January 2025, from December's 121, which marked the highest level since February 2015. The dip in the index was primarily attributed to lower export volumes, although stronger imports, vehicle sales, and rising tourist numbers had a positive influence. SACCI said that new policies under the colation government formed in June last year had triggered a broad-based improvement in South African business sentiment, but noted that the approach of US President Donald Trump's new administration was a source of uncertainty.
2025-02-12
South Africa Business Confidence Jumps in November
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) business confidence index climbed to 118.1 in November 2024, the highest since October 2015, up from 114.2 in the prior month. This increase was largely attributed to higher tourist numbers, precious metal prices and new vehicle sales. Optimism about economic prospects under the coalition government formed earlier this year has also contributed.
2024-12-10
South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Eases
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) business confidence index decreased to 110.2 in September 2024, compared to a five-month high of 111.5 in August, yet the overall trend remains positive following May's elections. This decrease can be attributed to lower vehicle and retail sales, as well as a reduction in the value of building plans. However, factors such as an increase in international tourists, higher export volumes, and lower inflation continue to support a positive outlook. SACCI said it hoped the finance minister's mid-term budget statement on October 30 would "confirm the effort of resolving structural impediments in the economy".
2024-10-15