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$406BCURRENT US$
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-6.57%CURRENT US$
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2022
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$6,776CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-French Polynesia Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $865k to French Polynesia. The main products that South Africa exported to French Polynesia were Recreational Boats ($282k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($173k), and Sports Equipment ($51.6k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 10.5%, from $1.51M in 2017 to $865k in 2022.

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

French Polynesia-South Africa Trade: In 2022, French Polynesia exported $9.68k to South Africa. The main products that French Polynesia exported to South Africa were Video Displays ($2.64k), Liquid Dispersing Machines ($1.75k), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($1.38k). Over the past 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 97.5%,  from $322 in 2017 to $9.68k in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076),  and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, French Polynesia ranked 192 in total exports ($174M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $865k to French Polynesia. The main products exported from South Africa to French Polynesia were Recreational Boats ($282k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($173k), and Sports Equipment ($51.6k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 10.5%, from $1.51M in 2017 to $865k in 2022.

In 2017, French Polynesia exported $9.68k to South Africa. The main products exported from French Polynesia to South Africa were Video Displays ($2.64k), Liquid Dispersing Machines ($1.75k), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($1.38k). During the last 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 97.5%, from $322 in 2022 to $9.68k in 2017.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to French Polynesia (Flag) (2022)

Exports from French Polynesia (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top Destination
China$23.4B
French Polynesia
Top Destination
France$31.7M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than French Polynesia included China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from French Polynesia than South Africa included Wallis and Futuna ($458k), Tonga ($198k), and Cook Islands ($182k).

Difference in imports from French Polynesia (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - French Polynesia

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with French Polynesia in the exports of Transportation ($365k), Foodstuffs ($188k), and Miscellaneous ($89.7k).

During 2017, French Polynesia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($6.91k), Metals ($1.13k), and Transportation ($795).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and French Polynesia (Flag) (2022)

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