Japan (JPN) and South Africa (ZAF) Trade | OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Japan-South Africa In 2021, Japan exported $2.36B to South Africa. The main products that Japan exported to South Africa are Cars ($390M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($281M), and Buses ($248M). During the last 26 years the exports of Japan to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.97%, from $3.04B in 1995 to $2.36B in 2021.

In 2009, Japan exported services to South Africa worth $748M, with Services not allocated ($374M), Transportation ($128M), and Royalties and license fees ($115M) being the largest in terms of value.

South Africa-Japan In 2021, South Africa exported $8.36B to Japan. The main products that South Africa exported to Japan were Platinum ($6.06B), Iron Ore ($627M), and Cars ($246M). During the last 26 years the exports of South Africa to Japan have increased at an annualized rate of 4.69%, from $2.54B in 1995 to $8.36B in 2021.

In 2021, South Africa did not export any services to Japan.

Comparison In 2021, Japan ranked 1 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 2.06), and 4 in total exports ($731B). That same year, South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.098), and 34 in total exports ($143B).

Latest Trends

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Overview In May 2023, Japan exported ¥28B and imported ¥84.6B from South Africa, resulting in a negative trade balance of ¥56.6B. Between May 2022 and May 2023 the exports of Japan have increased by ¥5.94B (26.9%) from ¥22.1B to ¥28B, while imports decreased by ¥-21.6B (-20.4%) from ¥106B to ¥84.6B.

Trade In May 2023, the top exports of Japan to South Africa were Cars (¥3.33B), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (¥2.89B), Delivery Trucks (¥2.86B), Buses (¥2.23B), and Large Construction Vehicles (¥1.12B). In May 2023 the top imports of Japan from South Africa were Platinum (¥66.6B), Iron Ore (¥11.8B), Corn (¥3.99B), Ferroalloys (¥3.07B), and Fuel Wood (¥1.42B).

Origins In May 2023 the exports of Japan were mainly from Aichi (¥13.6B), Kanagawa (¥3.31B), Ibaraki (¥3.13B), Hyōgo (¥1.9B), and Fukuoka (¥1.35B), while imports destinations were mainly Chiba (¥47.1B), Yamaguchi (¥6.1B), Aichi (¥5.2B), Hyōgo (¥3.71B), and Ōita (¥3.35B).

Growth In May 2023, the increase in Japan's year-by-year exports to South Africa was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Delivery Trucks (¥1.17B or 69.7%), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (¥1.14B or 65.4%), and Large Construction Vehicles (¥728M or 185%). In May 2023, the decrease in Japan's year-by-year imports from South Africa was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in Cars (¥-2.14B or -83.1%), Centrifuges (¥-233M or -97.7%), and Sowing Seeds (¥-182M or -98.6%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (May 2022 - May 2023): ¥5.94B, (26.9%)

IMPORT GROWTH (May 2022 - May 2023): ¥-21.6B, (-20.4%)

MAIN EXPORTER (May 2023): Aichi, ¥13.6B

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Historical Data

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2021, Japan exported $2.36B to South Africa. The main products exported from Japan to South Africa were Cars ($390M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($281M), and Buses ($248M). During the last 26 years the exports of Japan to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.97%, from $3.04B in 1995 to $2.36B in 2021.

In 2021, South Africa exported $8.36B to Japan. The main products exported from South Africa to Japan were Platinum ($6.06B), Iron Ore ($627M), and Cars ($246M). During the last 26 years the exports of South Africa to Japan have increased at an annualized rate of 4.69%, from $2.54B in 1995 to $8.36B in 2021.

Market Competitiveness

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Japan
Top Destination: China, $153B

South Africa
Top Destination: China, $20.6B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from Japan than South Africa were China ($153B), United States ($128B), and Chinese Taipei ($52.5B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Japan were Botswana ($4.47B), Mozambique ($4.23B), and Namibia ($3.43B).

Comparative Advantage Japan - South Africa

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

During 2021, Japan had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($1.14B), Machines ($556M), and Chemical Products ($181M).

During 2021, South Africa had a large net trade with Japan in the exports of Precious Metals ($6.07B), Mineral Products ($877M), and Metals ($495M).

Service Trade

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Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2009, Japan exported services to South Africa worth $748M, with Services not allocated ($374M), Transportation ($128M), and Royalties and license fees ($115M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

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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 Japan has comparative advantage over South Africa. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Japan.

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