South Africa (ZAF) and Canada (CAN) Trade | OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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South Africa-Canada In 2020, South Africa exported $1.4B to Canada. The main products that South Africa exported to Canada are Platinum ($521M), Gold ($491M), and Citrus ($79.7M). During the last 25 years the exports of South Africa to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 5.65%, from $354M in 1995 to $1.4B in 2020.

In 2020, South Africa did not export any services to Canada.

Canada-South Africa In 2020, Canada exported $269M to South Africa . The main products that Canada exported to South Africa were Wheat ($32M), Diamonds ($17.6M), and Excavation Machinery ($13M). During the last 25 years the exports of Canada to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $322M in 1995 to $269M in 2020.

In 2017, Canada exported services to South Africa worth $90M, with Travel ($43M), Transportation ($42M), and Government services, n.i.e. ($5M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2020, South Africa ranked 54 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.086), and 36 in total exports ($102B). That same year, Canada ranked 29 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.93), and 12 in total exports ($371B).

Latest Trends

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November, 2021

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Overview In November 2021 South Africa exported ZAR275M and imported ZAR393M from Canada, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR118M. Between November 2020 and November 2021 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR55.8M (25.4%) from ZAR219M to ZAR275M, while imports decreased by ZAR-73.8M (-15.8%) from ZAR467M to ZAR393M.

Trade In November 2021, the top exports of South Africa to Canada were Wine (ZAR42.5M), Ferroalloys (ZAR34.8M), Insulated Wire (ZAR20.4M), Stone Processing Machines (ZAR16.3M), and Large Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (ZAR12.5M). In November 2021 the top imports of South Africa from Canada were Packaged Medicaments (ZAR24.9M), Excavation Machinery (ZAR23.1M), Scented Mixtures (ZAR22.1M), Gas Turbines (ZAR18.3M), and Audio Alarms (ZAR13M).

Origins In November 2021 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR112M), Cape Town (ZAR75.9M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR32.9M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR19M), and Germiston/Alberton (ZAR13.7M), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR166M), Durban (ZAR139M), Cape Town (ZAR51.1M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR17M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR13.5M).

Growth In November 2021, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Canada was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Grapes (ZAR90.5M or 60.1%), Beauty Products (ZAR8.15M or 859%), and Insulated Wire (ZAR7.53M or 54.2%). In November 2021, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports from Canada was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in Non-fillet Frozen Fish (ZAR-10.7M or -77.4%), Diamonds (ZAR-8.02M or -99.9%), and Hard Liquor (ZAR-6.63M or -93%).

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (November 2020 - November 2021): ZAR55.8M, (25.4%)

IMPORT GROWTH (November 2020 - November 2021): ZAR-73.8M, (-15.8%)

MAIN EXPORTER (November 2021): Durban, ZAR112M

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Historical Data

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2020, South Africa exported $1.4B to Canada. The main products exported from South Africa to Canada were Platinum ($521M), Gold ($491M), and Citrus ($79.7M). During the last 25 years the exports of South Africa to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 5.65%, from $354M in 1995 to $1.4B in 2020.

In 2020, Canada exported $269M to South Africa. The main products exported from Canada to South Africa were Wheat ($32M), Diamonds ($17.6M), and Excavation Machinery ($13M). During the last 25 years the exports of Canada to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $322M in 1995 to $269M in 2020.

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top Destination: China, $11.9B

Canada
Top Destination: United States, $264B

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

In 2019, countries that imported more from South Africa than Canada were India ($7.88B), Botswana ($3.46B), and Mozambique ($3.06B).

In 2019, countries that imported more from Canada than South Africa were United States ($264B), China ($19.3B), and United Kingdom ($13.2B).

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Canada

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

During 2020, South Africa had a large net trade with Canada in the exports of Precious Metals ($1.01B), Vegetable Products ($142M), and Mineral Products ($55.2M).

During 2020, Canada had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($83.3M), Vegetable Products ($40.6M), and Chemical Products ($36.5M).

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Tariffs

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This section shows import tariffs for products traded between South Africa and Canada (using the HS6 product classification and the last year reported).

In 2019, the products from South Africa that paid the highest import tariffs to enter Canada were Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured (199k%)and Undenatured ethyl alcohol > 80% by volume (108k%).

In 2019, the products from Canada that paid the highest import tariffs to enter South Africa were Fermented beverages nes (eg cider, perry, mead, etc) (38.4k%)and Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured (16.2k%).

*The tariffs present between South Africa and Canada are:
136: Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatement
136: Most Favoured Nation duty rate treatement

Service Trade

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Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2017, Canada exported services to South Africa worth $90M, with Travel ($43M), Transportation ($42M), and Government services, n.i.e. ($5M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Economic Complexity

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to red. This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Canada. Similarly, the more red a dot/product is, the more Canada has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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