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

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 39.7%, from $1.17M in 2018 to $6.2M in 2023.

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

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.

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

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, 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 39.7%, from $1.17M in 2018 to $6.2M in 2023.

In 2018, 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 2023 to $809k in 2018.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Germany (Flag)

Sao Tome and Principe Exports

Germany Exports

Market Competitiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Comparative Advantage Sao Tome and Principe - Germany

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, 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).

During 2018, Germany had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Chemical Products ($238k), Machines ($195k), and Textiles ($112k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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