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Exports $670MRnk 36 / 214
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Top Product $314MCoal Briquettes
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Exports $277MRnk 2 / 162
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Top Product $72MNon-Knit Men's Suits
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.033Rnk 61 / 124
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH10.5%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Mauritius In 2022, South Africa exported $670M to Mauritius. The main products that South Africa exported to Mauritius are Coal Briquettes ($314M), Refined Petroleum ($18.4M), and Delivery Trucks ($17.3M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritius have increased at an annualized rate of 4.02%, from $231M in 1995 to $670M in 2022.

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

Mauritius-South Africa In 2022, Mauritius exported $277M to South Africa. The main products that Mauritius exported to South Africa were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($72M), Knit T-shirts ($36.8M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($17.5M). During the last 27 years the exports of Mauritius to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 11.7%, from $14M in 1995 to $277M in 2022.

In 2022, Mauritius 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, Mauritius ranked 140 in total exports ($2.6B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

January, 2024

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Overview In January 2024, South Africa exported ZAR594M and imported ZAR187M from Mauritius, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR406M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-148M (-20%) from ZAR742M to ZAR594M, while imports decreased by ZAR-61.1M (-24.6%) from ZAR248M to ZAR187M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Mauritius were Coal Briquettes (ZAR421M), Bricks (ZAR28.3M), Insulated Wire (ZAR26.5M), Bovine (ZAR11.2M), and Flavored Water (ZAR10.6M). In January 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Mauritius were Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR78M), Knit T-shirts (ZAR34.5M), Knit Sweaters (ZAR25.3M), Non-Knit Women's Suits (ZAR14.9M), and Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. (ZAR13M).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR257M), Richards Bay (ZAR146M), Durban (ZAR72.3M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR44.9M), and East London (ZAR25.1M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR86.5M), Cape Town (ZAR48.7M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR32.4M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR13.3M), and King Shaka Int Airport (ZAR3.8M).

Growth In January 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Mauritius was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Beauty Products (ZAR-15.9M or -89.7%), Delivery Trucks (ZAR-8.35M or -86.8%), and Rough Wood (ZAR-4.84M or -92.5%). In January 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Mauritius was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Non-Retail Pure Cotton Yarn (ZAR-4.91M or -31.4%), Other knitted or crocheted fabrics. (ZAR-4.42M or -25.4%), and Knit Women's Suits (ZAR-4.24M or -48.5%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR-148M(-20%)
IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR-61.1M(-24.6%)
MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Cape TownZAR257M

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 $670M to Mauritius. The main products exported from South Africa to Mauritius were Coal Briquettes ($314M), Refined Petroleum ($18.4M), and Delivery Trucks ($17.3M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritius have increased at an annualized rate of 4.02%, from $231M in 1995 to $670M in 2022.

In 2022, Mauritius exported $277M to South Africa. The main products exported from Mauritius to South Africa were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($72M), Knit T-shirts ($36.8M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($17.5M). During the last 27 years the exports of Mauritius to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 11.7%, from $14M in 1995 to $277M in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Mauritius
Top DestinationZimbabwe$288M

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

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from Mauritius than South Africa were Comoros ($5.53M) and Cook Islands ($469k).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Mauritius

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Mauritius in the exports of Mineral Products ($335M), Foodstuffs ($51M), and Chemical Products ($46.6M).

During 2022, Mauritius had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($204M), Metals ($20.4M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($19M).

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 Mauritius. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Mauritius has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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