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Exports $28.1MRnk 109 / 214
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Top Product $3.31MRefrigerators
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Exports $8.24MRnk 36 / 140
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Top Product $4.23MScrap Copper
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.033Rnk 61 / 124
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.4Rnk 117 / 124
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH54.2%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$2,191CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Mauritania In 2022, South Africa exported $28.1M to Mauritania. The main products that South Africa exported to Mauritania are Refrigerators ($3.31M), Insulated Wire ($2.71M), and Stone Processing Machines ($2.19M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritania have increased at an annualized rate of 21.8%, from $136k in 1995 to $28.1M in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to Mauritania.

Mauritania-South Africa In 2022, Mauritania exported $8.24M to South Africa. The main products that Mauritania exported to South Africa were Scrap Copper ($4.23M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($3.3M), and Electric Batteries ($442k). During the last 27 years the exports of Mauritania to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 13.2%, from $291k in 1995 to $8.24M in 2022.

In 2022, Mauritania did not export any services to South Africa.

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 61 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.033), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Mauritania ranked 117 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.4), and 126 in total exports ($4.9B).

Latest Trends

January, 2024

About

Overview In January 2024, South Africa exported ZAR16.9M and imported ZAR3.75k from Mauritania, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR16.9M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR4.71M (38.7%) from ZAR12.2M to ZAR16.9M, while imports decreased by ZAR-5.99M (-99.9%) from ZAR6M to ZAR3.75k.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Mauritania were Propylene Polymers (ZAR3.79M), Liquid Dispersing Machines (ZAR2.13M), Beauty Products (ZAR762k), Liquid Pumps (ZAR721k), and Rubber Pipes (ZAR594k). In January 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Mauritania were Scrap Copper (ZAR5.27M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish (ZAR721k), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment (ZAR68).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Germiston/Alberton (ZAR7.86M), Durban (ZAR5.45M), Johannesburg (ZAR1.68M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.66M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR230k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.09k) and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR1.66k).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Mauritania was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Liquid Dispersing Machines (ZAR2.11M or 7.28k%), Rubber Pipes (ZAR577k or 3.54k%), and Other Iron Products (ZAR190k or 893%). In January 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Mauritania was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Scrap Copper (ZAR-2.43M or -31.5%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR4.71M(38.7%)
IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR-5.99M(-99.9%)
MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Germiston/AlbertonZAR7.86M

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 2022, South Africa exported $28.1M to Mauritania. The main products exported from South Africa to Mauritania were Refrigerators ($3.31M), Insulated Wire ($2.71M), and Stone Processing Machines ($2.19M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritania have increased at an annualized rate of 21.8%, from $136k in 1995 to $28.1M in 2022.

In 2022, Mauritania exported $8.24M to South Africa. The main products exported from Mauritania to South Africa were Scrap Copper ($4.23M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($3.3M), and Electric Batteries ($442k). During the last 27 years the exports of Mauritania to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 13.2%, from $291k in 1995 to $8.24M in 2022.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Mauritania (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Mauritania (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Mauritania
Top DestinationChina$1.17B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Mauritania were China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Mauritania than South Africa were Algeria ($160M) and Cote d'Ivoire ($162M).

Difference in imports from Mauritania (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Mauritania

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Mauritania in the exports of Machines ($15.6M), Metals ($4.16M), and Chemical Products ($2.4M).

During 2022, Mauritania had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Metals ($4.23M), Animal Products ($3.3M), and Machines ($681k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Mauritania (Flag) (2022)

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