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Top Product $138MCitrus
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Top Product $140MMixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.43Rnk 47 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Russia In 2022, South Africa exported $283M to Russia. The main products that South Africa exported to Russia are Citrus ($138M), Apples and Pears ($61.4M), and Other Nuts ($13.2M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Russia have increased at an annualized rate of 5.6%, from $64.9M in 1995 to $283M in 2022.

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

Russia-South Africa In 2022, Russia exported $548M to South Africa. The main products that Russia exported to South Africa were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($140M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($85.6M), and Copper Wire ($70M). During the last 27 years the exports of Russia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 10.7%, from $35.2M in 1995 to $548M in 2022.

In 2020, Russia exported services to South Africa worth $18.9M, with Transportation ($5.81M), Royalties and license fees ($5.64M), and Other business services ($3.36M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Russia ranked 47 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.43), and 12 in total exports ($486B).

Latest Trends

February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR426M and imported ZAR261M from Russia, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR165M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR147M (52.4%) from ZAR279M to ZAR426M, while imports decreased by ZAR-245M (-48.4%) from ZAR507M to ZAR261M.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Russia were Other Nuts (ZAR34.2M), Apples and Pears (ZAR33.2M), Pitted Fruits (ZAR19.5M), Refined Petroleum (ZAR16.6M), and Stone Processing Machines (ZAR12.5M). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Russia were Sulphur (ZAR165M), Stone Processing Machines (ZAR23.1M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers (ZAR17.7M), Non-fillet Frozen Fish (ZAR8.91M), and Synthetic Rubber (ZAR3.67M).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR395M), Durban (ZAR13M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR10.3M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR3.42M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR2.74M), while imports destinations were mainly Richards Bay (ZAR151M), Cape Town (ZAR83.6M), Durban (ZAR20.1M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR6.69M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR18.9k).

Growth In February 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Russia was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Other Nuts (ZAR32.3M or 1.71k%), Apples and Pears (ZAR7.68M or 30.1%), and Excavation Machinery (ZAR3.71M or 1.18k%). In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Russia was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Non-fillet Frozen Fish (ZAR-110M or -92.5%), Ferroalloys (ZAR-29.5M or -93.7%), and Refined Petroleum (ZAR-23.4M or -99.8%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR147M(52.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-245M(-48.4%)
MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)Cape TownZAR395M

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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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $283M to Russia. The main products exported from South Africa to Russia were Citrus ($138M), Apples and Pears ($61.4M), and Other Nuts ($13.2M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Russia have increased at an annualized rate of 5.6%, from $64.9M in 1995 to $283M in 2022.

In 2022, Russia exported $548M to South Africa. The main products exported from Russia to South Africa were Mixed Mineral or Chemical Fertilizers ($140M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers ($85.6M), and Copper Wire ($70M). During the last 27 years the exports of Russia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 10.7%, from $35.2M in 1995 to $548M in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Russia
Top DestinationChina$101B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Russia were Mozambique ($5.43B), Botswana ($4.74B), and Namibia ($3.3B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Russia than South Africa were China ($101B), India ($40.4B), and Turkey ($25.3B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Russia

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Russia in the exports of Vegetable Products ($229M), Foodstuffs ($20.4M), and Mineral Products ($12.2M).

During 2022, Russia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($287M), Metals ($95.2M), and Mineral Products ($58.9M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2020, Russia exported services to South Africa worth $18.9M, with Transportation ($5.81M), Royalties and license fees ($5.64M), and Other business services ($3.36M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Russia (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2020)

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

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

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