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2023
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Exports $3.43MRnk 159 / 211
2023
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Top Product $1.46MPlanes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft
2023
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Exports $641kRnk 18 / 101
2023
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Top Product $528kDiamonds
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 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$2.56BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH51.1%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$496CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH36.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Central African Republic Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $3.43M to Central African Republic. The main products that South Africa exported to Central African Republic were Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($1.46M), Cars ($650k), and Delivery Trucks ($350k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Central African Republic have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.2%, from $8.29M in 2018 to $3.43M in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Central African Republic.

Central African Republic-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Central African Republic exported $641k to South Africa. The main products that Central African Republic exported to South Africa were Diamonds ($528k), Other Sugars ($105k), and Spark-Ignition Engines ($2.73k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 39.3%,  from $122k in 2018 to $641k in 2023.

In 2023, Central African Republic 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, Central African Republic ranked 181 in total exports ($229M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR3.07M and imported ZAR143k from Central African Republic, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR2.92M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR849k (38.3%) from ZAR2.22M to ZAR3.07M, while imports increased by ZAR119k (494%) from ZAR24.1k to ZAR143k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Central African Republic were . In November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Central African Republic were Diamonds (ZAR1.24M) and Low-voltage Protection Equipment (ZAR191).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR1.72M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.34M), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR143k).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Central African Republic was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in . In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Central African Republic was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR849k(38.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR119k(494%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Cape TownZAR1.72M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $3.43M to Central African Republic. The main products exported from South Africa to Central African Republic were Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($1.46M), Cars ($650k), and Delivery Trucks ($350k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Central African Republic have decreased at an annualized rate of 16.2%, from $8.29M in 2018 to $3.43M in 2023.

In 2018, Central African Republic exported $641k to South Africa. The main products exported from Central African Republic to South Africa were Diamonds ($528k), Other Sugars ($105k), and Spark-Ignition Engines ($2.73k). During the last 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 39.3%, from $122k in 2023 to $641k in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Central African Republic (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Central African Republic (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Central African Republic
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$123M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Central African Republic than South Africa included Turks and Caicos Islands ($321k).

Difference in imports from Central African Republic (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Central African Republic

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Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Central African Republic in the exports of Transportation ($2.47M), Machines ($262k), and Foodstuffs ($146k).

During 2018, Central African Republic had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Precious Metals ($528k), Foodstuffs ($105k), and Machines ($4.11k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Central African Republic (Flag) (2023)

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