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2023
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Exports $9.23MRnk 137 / 211
2023
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Top Product $573kVitamins
2023
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Exports $143kRnk 16 / 71
2023
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Top Product $76kDocuments of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps
2023
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
2023
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Saint Helena Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $9.23M to Saint Helena. The main products that South Africa exported to Saint Helena were Vitamins ($573k), Other Edible Preparations ($528k), and Milk ($408k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Saint Helena have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.16%, from $9.3M in 2018 to $9.23M in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Saint Helena.

Saint Helena-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Saint Helena exported $143k to South Africa. The main products that Saint Helena exported to South Africa were Documents of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps ($76k), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($26.4k), and Breathing Appliances ($8.57k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.48%,  from $184k in 2018 to $143k in 2023.

In 2023, Saint Helena 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, Saint Helena ranked 206 in total exports ($38.1M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR2.56M and imported ZAR60.8k from Saint Helena, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR2.5M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-11.3M (-81.6%) from ZAR13.9M to ZAR2.56M, while imports decreased by ZAR-24.7k (-28.9%) from ZAR85.4k to ZAR60.8k.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Saint Helena were Pearls (ZAR4.66M), Vitamins (ZAR1.63M), Other Edible Preparations (ZAR1.33M), Milk (ZAR544k), and Iron Structures (ZAR451k). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Saint Helena were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR239k), Aircraft parts for spacecraft, UAVs, and... (ZAR15.8k), Centrifuges (ZAR8.75k), Iron Gas Containers (ZAR2.1k), and Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR2k).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR1.01M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR815k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR731k), while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town (ZAR52.5k) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR8.27k).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Saint Helena was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Milk (ZAR-1.22M or -69.1%), Iron Pipes (ZAR-704k or -99.7%), and Air Pumps (ZAR-533k or -57%). In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Saint Helena was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Iron Gas Containers (ZAR-23.9k or -91.9%) and Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR-7.78k or -79.5%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-11.3M(-81.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-24.7k(-28.9%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)Cape TownZAR1.01M

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

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $9.23M to Saint Helena. The main products exported from South Africa to Saint Helena were Vitamins ($573k), Other Edible Preparations ($528k), and Milk ($408k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Saint Helena have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.16%, from $9.3M in 2018 to $9.23M in 2023.

In 2018, Saint Helena exported $143k to South Africa. The main products exported from Saint Helena to South Africa were Documents of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps ($76k), Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($26.4k), and Breathing Appliances ($8.57k). During the last 5 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.48%, from $184k in 2023 to $143k in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Saint Helena (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Saint Helena (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Saint Helena
Top DestinationSingapore$12.7M

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

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

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Saint Helena than from South Africa.

Difference in imports from Saint Helena (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Saint Helena

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Saint Helena in the exports of Foodstuffs ($2.29M), Chemical Products ($1.36M), and Animal Products ($1.15M).

During 2018, Saint Helena had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Paper Goods ($76k), Animal Products ($31.6k), and Instruments ($13.3k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Saint Helena (Flag) (2023)

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