2023
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GDP
$4.44BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
0.56%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$86.5BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
69.8%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$3,611CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
-7.66%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC
$16,942CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
56.8%CURRENT US$
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About

Eswatini-Costa Rica Trade: In 2023, Eswatini exported $40.7k to Costa Rica. The main products that Eswatini exported to Costa Rica were Medical Instruments ($39k), Plastic Pipes ($1.37k), and Knives ($182). Over the past 5 years the exports of Eswatini to Costa Rica have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.62%, from $46.5k in 2018 to $40.7k in 2023.

In 2023, Eswatini did not export any services to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica-Eswatini Trade: In 2023, Costa Rica exported $7.59k to Eswatini. The main products that Costa Rica exported to Eswatini were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($7.01k), Wadding ($555), and Knit Men's Suits ($20). Over the past 5 years the exports of Costa Rica to Eswatini have decreased at an annualized rate of 53%,  from $332k in 2018 to $7.59k in 2023.

In 2023, Costa Rica did not export any services to Eswatini.

Comparison In 2023,  Eswatini ranked 143 in total exports ($2.29B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Costa Rica ranked 48 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.34), and 73 in total exports ($23.7B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Eswatini exported $40.7k to Costa Rica. The main products exported from Eswatini to Costa Rica were Medical Instruments ($39k), Plastic Pipes ($1.37k), and Knives ($182). During the last 5 years the exports of Eswatini to Costa Rica have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.62%, from $46.5k in 2018 to $40.7k in 2023.

In 2018, Costa Rica exported $7.59k to Eswatini. The main products exported from Costa Rica to Eswatini were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($7.01k), Wadding ($555), and Knit Men's Suits ($20). During the last 5 years the exports of Costa Rica to Eswatini have decreased at an annualized rate of 53%, from $332k in 2023 to $7.59k in 2018.

Exports from Eswatini (Flag) to Costa Rica (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Costa Rica (Flag) to Eswatini (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Eswatini
Top Destination
South Africa$1.4B
Costa Rica
Top Destination
United States$9.5B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Eswatini than Costa Rica included South Africa ($1.4B), Mozambique ($92.2M), and Kenya ($84.4M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Costa Rica than Eswatini included United States ($9.5B), Netherlands ($1.52B), and China ($1.17B).

Difference in imports from Costa Rica (Flag) and Eswatini (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Eswatini - Costa Rica

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Eswatini and Costa Rica by product, considering products traded by both, Eswatini and Costa Rica.

During 2023, Eswatini had a large net trade with Costa Rica in the exports of Instruments ($39k), Plastics and Rubbers ($1.37k), and Metals ($182).

During 2018, Costa Rica had a large net trade with Eswatini in the exports of Chemical Products ($7.01k) and Textiles ($575).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Eswatini (Flag) and Costa Rica (Flag) (2023)

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