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2023
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Exports $13.9MRnk 128 / 211
2023
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Top Product $5.01MHot-Rolled Iron Bars
2023
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Exports $5.83MRnk 22 / 120
2023
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Top Product $3.7MOther Vegetable Residues
2023
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.43Rnk 83 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$19.7BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH57.2%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$1,394CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH19.3%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Benin Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $13.9M to Benin. The main products that South Africa exported to Benin were Hot-Rolled Iron Bars ($5.01M), Corn ($834k), and Other Edible Preparations ($682k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.5%, from $34.2M in 2018 to $13.9M in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Benin.

Benin-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Benin exported $5.83M to South Africa. The main products that Benin exported to South Africa were Other Vegetable Residues ($3.7M), Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($1.53M), and Soybean Meal ($307k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 0.22%,  from $5.77M in 2018 to $5.83M in 2023.

In 2023, Benin did not export any services to South Africa.

Comparison: In 2023,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.07), and 34 in total exports ($154B). That same year, Benin ranked 83 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.43), and 146 in total exports ($1.93B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR11.2M and imported ZAR6M from Benin, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR5.22M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR5.88M (110%) from ZAR5.34M to ZAR11.2M, while imports increased by ZAR4.48M (295%) from ZAR1.52M to ZAR6M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Benin were Alcohol > 80% ABV (ZAR3.54M), Corn (ZAR1.02M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR620k), Flavored Water (ZAR546k), and Apples and Pears (ZAR401k). In November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Benin were Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (ZAR3.87M), Sculptures (ZAR158k), Light Pure Woven Cotton (ZAR2.38k), Non-Knit Women's Suits (ZAR724), and Beauty Products (ZAR692).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR7.08M), Durban (ZAR1.99M), Johannesburg (ZAR1.35M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR558k), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR232k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR3.68M), Cape Town (ZAR2.32M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.05k).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Alcohol > 80% ABV (ZAR2.67M or 305%) and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR10.8k or 662%). In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (ZAR2.1M or 118%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR5.88M(110%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR4.48M(295%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Cape TownZAR7.08M

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $13.9M to Benin. The main products exported from South Africa to Benin were Hot-Rolled Iron Bars ($5.01M), Corn ($834k), and Other Edible Preparations ($682k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.5%, from $34.2M in 2018 to $13.9M in 2023.

In 2018, Benin exported $5.83M to South Africa. The main products exported from Benin to South Africa were Other Vegetable Residues ($3.7M), Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($1.53M), and Soybean Meal ($307k). During the last 5 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 0.22%, from $5.77M in 2023 to $5.83M in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Benin (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Benin (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Benin
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$803M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from South Africa than Benin included China ($29.5B), United States ($13B), and Germany ($10.8B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Benin than South Africa included Bangladesh ($391M), Chad ($36.7M), and Niger ($15.4M).

Difference in imports from Benin (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Benin

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Benin in the exports of Metals ($5.7M), Foodstuffs ($2.25M), and Vegetable Products ($1.37M).

During 2018, Benin had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($4.01M), Vegetable Products ($1.53M), and Machines ($186k).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Benin+$1.67MDelivery Trucks
Top Product Potential Benin South Africa+$318kCoconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Benin (Flag) (2023)

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