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2023
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Exports $126MRnk 67 / 211
2023
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Top Product $18.1MLarge Construction Vehicles
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Exports $18.5MRnk 21 / 107
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Top Product $15.8MRaw Zinc
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.73Rnk 128 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$15.3BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-14.7%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$2,478CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-33%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Republic of the Congo Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $126M to Republic of the Congo. The main products that South Africa exported to Republic of the Congo were Large Construction Vehicles ($18.1M), Malt Extract ($14.5M), and Coal Briquettes ($12.1M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Republic of the Congo have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.23%, from $134M in 2018 to $126M in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Republic of the Congo.

Republic of the Congo-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Republic of the Congo exported $18.5M to South Africa. The main products that Republic of the Congo exported to South Africa were Raw Zinc ($15.8M), Scrap Copper ($2.11M), and Sawn Wood ($342k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Republic of the Congo to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 53.6%,  from $2.16M in 2018 to $18.5M in 2023.

In 2023, Republic of the Congo 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, Republic of the Congo ranked 128 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.73), and 96 in total exports ($11.8B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR72.4M and imported ZAR2.97M from Republic of the Congo, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR69.4M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-139M (-65.7%) from ZAR211M to ZAR72.4M, while imports increased by ZAR2.62M (742%) from ZAR353k to ZAR2.97M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Republic of the Congo were Pesticides (ZAR15.2M), Processed Tobacco (ZAR2.8M), Soybeans (ZAR1.95M), Lubricating Products (ZAR1.84M), and Apples and Pears (ZAR1.71M). In November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Republic of the Congo were Veneer Sheets (ZAR243k), Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR16k), Lubricating Products (ZAR13.5k), and Chemical Analysis Instruments (ZAR6.09k).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Beit Bridge (ZAR45.4M), Durban (ZAR7.49M), Cape Town (ZAR6.39M), Kopfontein (ZAR6.09M), and Groblers Bridge (ZAR4.35M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR2.47M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR498k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Republic of the Congo was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Ethylene Polymers (ZAR-2.02M or -79.6%), Gaskets (ZAR-152k or -48.7%), and Computers (ZAR-83.8k or -81.4%). In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Republic of the Congo was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-139M(-65.7%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR2.62M(742%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Beit BridgeZAR45.4M

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

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In 2023, South Africa exported $126M to Republic of the Congo. The main products exported from South Africa to Republic of the Congo were Large Construction Vehicles ($18.1M), Malt Extract ($14.5M), and Coal Briquettes ($12.1M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Republic of the Congo have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.23%, from $134M in 2018 to $126M in 2023.

In 2018, Republic of the Congo exported $18.5M to South Africa. The main products exported from Republic of the Congo to South Africa were Raw Zinc ($15.8M), Scrap Copper ($2.11M), and Sawn Wood ($342k). During the last 5 years the exports of Republic of the Congo to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 53.6%, from $2.16M in 2023 to $18.5M in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Republic of the Congo (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Republic of the Congo (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Republic of the Congo
Top DestinationChina$5.45B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Republic of the Congo than South Africa included Greece ($251M), Portugal ($338M), and Croatia ($78.7M).

Difference in imports from Republic of the Congo (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Republic of the Congo

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This chart compares trade between South Africa and Republic of the Congo by product, considering products traded by both, South Africa and Republic of the Congo.

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Republic of the Congo in the exports of Foodstuffs ($34M), Machines ($31.8M), and Mineral Products ($19.1M).

During 2018, Republic of the Congo had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Metals ($17.9M), Wood Products ($356k), and Precious Metals ($202k).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Republic of the Congo+$645kRefined Petroleum
Top Product Potential Republic of the Congo South Africa+$48.1MCrude Petroleum

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 Republic of the Congo. This means that a dot/product with the flag of South Africa indicates it has a comparative advantage over Republic of the Congo. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Republic of the Congo indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Africa.

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Republic of the Congo (Flag) (2023)

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