Textiles: At present, the import tariff on garments is very high, but the process of rationalisation of duties is taking place. Fabric brought into South Africa duty-free in the form of loom state and processed by dyeing, printing and finish-ing under rebate for export can be marketed abroad without quota restrictions. Major competitors: South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong.
Pharmaceuticals: Local production is limited, while Nelson Mandelas thrust area is health-care services. Biggest opportunities in antibiotics, sulpha drugs and vitamins. Competitors: Eastern Europe, China.
Dyestuffs: South Africa imports all its dyestuffs, which is a major Indian export. Competitor: Europe
Construction: Major low-cost housing initiative on to rehabilitate poor and isolated black population.
Footwear: Both locally-manufactured and imported; sports shoes particularly popular. Competitors: Taiwan, Singapore.
Engineering products: South africa imports $15 billion worth of engineering products. Indias opportunities lie in food processing machinery, machine tools, casting and forging, auto parts, hand tools, builders hardware and industrial fasteners.
Services: Pretoria needs technical expertise to set up small and medium scale industries, and vocational institutes to promote entrepreneurship among underprivileged blacks. Indian teachers, doctors and engineers can help implement the countrys rural development programmes.
