Denmark (DNK) and South Africa (ZAF) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Denmark-South Africa In 2022, Denmark exported $309M to South Africa. The main products that Denmark exported to South Africa are Packaged Medicaments ($44.2M), Enzymes ($25.1M), and Other Edible Preparations ($8.12M). During the last 27 years the exports of Denmark to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 2.75%, from $149M in 1995 to $309M in 2022.

In 2020, Denmark exported services to South Africa worth $644M, with Transportation ($557M), Computer and information services ($35.3M), and Other business services ($16.1M) being the largest in terms of value.

South Africa-Denmark In 2022, South Africa exported $371M to Denmark. The main products that South Africa exported to Denmark were Coal Briquettes ($276M), Wine ($21.5M), and Fish oil ($16.1M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Denmark have increased at an annualized rate of 6.04%, from $76.2M in 1995 to $371M in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to Denmark.

Comparison In 2022, Denmark ranked 23 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.01), and 37 in total exports ($122B). That same year, South Africa ranked 61 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.033), and 34 in total exports ($147B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Denmark exported $309M to South Africa. The main products exported from Denmark to South Africa were Packaged Medicaments ($44.2M), Enzymes ($25.1M), and Other Edible Preparations ($8.12M). During the last 27 years the exports of Denmark to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 2.75%, from $149M in 1995 to $309M in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa exported $371M to Denmark. The main products exported from South Africa to Denmark were Coal Briquettes ($276M), Wine ($21.5M), and Fish oil ($16.1M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Denmark have increased at an annualized rate of 6.04%, from $76.2M in 1995 to $371M in 2022.

Exports from Denmark () to South Africa () (2022)

Exports from South Africa () to Denmark () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Denmark () and South Africa ()

Denmark Exports

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South Africa Exports

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Denmark
Top DestinationGermany$18.9B

South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B

This map shows whether countries import more from Denmark or South Africa. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Denmark and South Africa or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2021, countries that imported more from Denmark than South Africa were Sweden ($11.6B), Germany ($18.9B), and Norway ($6.53B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Denmark were China ($23.4B), India ($9.14B), and Japan ($8.85B).

Difference in imports from South Africa () and Denmark () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Denmark - South Africa

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This chart compares trade between Denmark and South Africa by product, considering products traded by both, Denmark and South Africa.

During 2022, Denmark had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($107M), Machines ($86.5M), and Instruments ($26.9M).

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Denmark in the exports of Mineral Products ($278M), Foodstuffs ($34.5M), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($16.1M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2020, Denmark exported services to South Africa worth $644M, with Transportation ($557M), Computer and information services ($35.3M), and Other business services ($16.1M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Denmark () to South Africa () (2020)

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow. This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more Denmark has comparative advantage over South Africa. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Denmark.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Denmark () to South Africa () (2022)

Exports from South Africa () to Denmark () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Denmark () and South Africa ()

Denmark Exports

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from South Africa () and Denmark () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Denmark - South Africa

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

Services Exports from Denmark () to South Africa () (2020)

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Denmark () and South Africa () (2022)

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