NEW: World Trade TARIFFS Simulator!
NEW: 2023 Data and Complexity Rankings
Sign In
Pricing

2023
Flag → Flag
Exports $809kRnk 198 / 220
2023
Flag → Flag
Top Product $218kPhosphatic Fertilizers
2023
Flag → Flag
Exports $6.2MRnk 2 / 80
2023
Flag → Flag
Top Product $4.65MMotor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705)
2023
Flag
Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.79Rnk 5 / 132
2023
Flag  
GDP$4.53TCURRENT US$
Rnk 3 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP GROWTH18.8%CURRENT US$
Rnk 144 / 195
2023
Flag
 GDP$679MCURRENT US$
Rnk 188 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP GROWTH154%CURRENT US$
Rnk 5 / 195
2023
Flag
GDP PC $54,343CURRENT US$
Rnk 21 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP PC GROWTH15.1%CURRENT US$
Rnk 118 / 195
2023
Flag
GDP PC$2,941CURRENT US$
Rnk 143 / 196
2013-2023
Flag
GDP PC GROWTH113%CURRENT US$
Rnk 5 / 195

About

Germany-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2023, Germany exported $809k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that Germany exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Phosphatic Fertilizers ($218k), Machinery Having Individual Functions ($112k), and Used Clothing ($109k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Germany to Sao Tome and Principe have increased at an annualized rate of 17.2%, from $365k in 2018 to $809k in 2023.

In 2023, Germany did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe-Germany Trade: In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe exported $6.2M to Germany. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to Germany were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($4.65M), Cocoa Beans ($1.55M), and Tropical Fruits ($3.22k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Germany have increased at an annualized rate of 27%,  from $1.17M in 2018 to $6.2M in 2023.

In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to Germany.

Comparison In 2023,  Germany ranked 5 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.79),  and 3 in total exports ($1.57T). That same year, Sao Tome and Principe ranked 202 in total exports ($57.1M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, Germany exported €17k and imported €879k from Sao Tome and Principe, resulting in a negative trade balance of €862k. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Germany have decreased by €-23k (-57.5%) from €40k to €17k, while imports increased by €364k (70.7%) from €515k to €879k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Germany to Sao Tome and Principe were Pharmaceutical products (€9k), Other chemical final products (€3k), Measuring and automatical control instruments (€2k), and Articles of plastic (€1k). In November 2024 the top imports of Germany from Sao Tome and Principe were Chassis, bodies, engines etc. for motor... (€347k).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of Germany were mainly from Saxony-Anhalt (€15k), Hesse (€2k), and Baden-Württemberg (€0), while imports destinations were mainly Bremen (€879k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Germany's year-by-year exports to Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Other chemical final products (€-3k or -50%) and Articles of plastic (€-1k or -50%). In November 2024, the increase in Germany's year-by-year imports  from Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€-23k(-57.5%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€364k(70.7%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Saxony-Anhalt€15k

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Germany. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Germany over time.

To check Sao Tome and Principe and Germany trade dynamics, check the bilateral page.

For full datasets download visit Bulk Download page.

Explore Sao Tome and Principe and Germany Data

Go to Bulk Download

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Germany exported $809k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from Germany to Sao Tome and Principe were Phosphatic Fertilizers ($218k), Machinery Having Individual Functions ($112k), and Used Clothing ($109k). During the last 5 years the exports of Germany to Sao Tome and Principe have increased at an annualized rate of 17.2%, from $365k in 2018 to $809k in 2023.

In 2018, Sao Tome and Principe exported $6.2M to Germany. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to Germany were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($4.65M), Cocoa Beans ($1.55M), and Tropical Fruits ($3.22k). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Germany have increased at an annualized rate of 27%, from $1.17M in 2023 to $6.2M in 2018.

Exports from Germany (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to Germany (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Germany
Top DestinationUnited States$157B
Sao Tome and Principe
Top DestinationPakistan$30.8M

This map shows whether countries import more from Germany or Sao Tome and Principe. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Germany and Sao Tome and Principe or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Germany than Sao Tome and Principe included United States ($157B), France ($118B), and Netherlands ($108B).

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than from Germany.

Difference in imports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Germany (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Germany - Sao Tome and Principe

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Germany and Sao Tome and Principe by product, considering products traded by both, Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.

During 2023, Germany had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Chemical Products ($238k), Machines ($195k), and Textiles ($112k).

During 2018, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with Germany in the exports of Transportation ($4.65M), Foodstuffs ($1.55M), and Vegetable Products ($3.22k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Germany and Sao Tome and Principe. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Germany indicates it has a comparative advantage over Sao Tome and Principe. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Sao Tome and Principe indicates it has a comparative advantage over Germany.

Product Space of Germany (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Keep Exploring

Have questions, comments, or concerns?
Send us an e-mail: support@oec.world
Follow @OECtoday on
Created, Designed, and Developed by:
In collaboration with
About the OECPrivacy PolicyTerms