Jordaan, Andre Cillie2015-12-142015-12-142015Jordaan, AC 2015, 'Determining South Africa’s export potential to Australia : a panel data approach', South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 354-365.1015-8812 (print)2222-3436 (online)10.17159/2222-3436/2015/v18n3a5http://hdl.handle.net/2263/51158This study explores South Africa’s exports to Australia from 2000 to 2012, using both a static and a dynamic augmented gravity model. Sectors with export potential are identified, whether these are reliable and stable is considered. The largest export potential includes the apparel sectors as well as the basic metals, communication, furniture, glass, iron, leather, motor, paper and printing sectors. The most stable and reliable export sectors are the motor, machinery, iron, basic chemicals and food sectors. Although these sectors could target the promotion of South African exports, South Africa could also serve as an important source country for Australia in strengthening ties with the African continent.en© 2015 The Authors. Published under a Creative Commons Attribution Licence.Bilateral tradeExportsGravity modelExport potentialAustraliaSouth Africa (SA)South African exportsArticle