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Exports $1.55BRnk 20 / 214
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Top Product $166MRefined Petroleum
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Exports $1.35BRnk 1 / 120
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Top Product $332MScented Mixtures
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%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$4,040CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-8.12%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Eswatini Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $1.55B to Eswatini. The main products that South Africa exported to Eswatini were Refined Petroleum ($166M), Electricity ($50.8M), and Corn ($42.9M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Eswatini have increased at an annualized rate of 4.76%, from $1.23B in 2017 to $1.55B in 2022.

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

Eswatini-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Eswatini exported $1.35B to South Africa. The main products that Eswatini exported to South Africa were Scented Mixtures ($332M), Raw Sugar ($214M), and Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($149M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Eswatini to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 1.61%,  from $1.24B in 2017 to $1.35B in 2022.

In 2010, Eswatini exported services to South Africa worth $184M, with Construction services ($56.1M), Other business services ($33M), and Financial services ($23.3M) 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, Eswatini ranked 143 in total exports ($2.05B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

September, 2024

About

Overview In September 2024, South Africa exported ZAR2.36B and imported ZAR2.5B from Eswatini, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR138M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR219M (10.2%) from ZAR2.14B to ZAR2.36B, while imports increased by ZAR333M (15.4%) from ZAR2.17B to ZAR2.5B.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Eswatini were Refined Petroleum (ZAR341M), Corn (ZAR89.8M), Electricity (ZAR81.4M), Paper Notebooks (ZAR44.6M), and Delivery Trucks (ZAR36M). In September 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Eswatini were Scented Mixtures (ZAR623M), Raw Sugar (ZAR298M), Prepr binder for foundry (ZAR268M), Coal Briquettes (ZAR103M), and Sawn Wood (ZAR81.1M).

Origins In September 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Oshoek (ZAR1.36B), Golela (ZAR595M), Johannesburg (ZAR182M), Mahamba (ZAR128M), and Jeppes Reef (ZAR42.2M), while imports destinations were mainly Oshoek (ZAR1.78B), Golela (ZAR583M), Mahamba (ZAR54.9M), Mananga (ZAR52.9M), and Jeppes Reef (ZAR15.8M).

Growth In September 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Eswatini was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (ZAR191M or 127%), Corn (ZAR29.4M or 48.6%), and Paper Notebooks (ZAR29.1M or 188%). In September 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Eswatini was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Scented Mixtures (ZAR147M or 30.9%), Coal Briquettes (ZAR57.7M or 127%), and Raw Sugar (ZAR36.1M or 13.8%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR219M(10.2%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR333M(15.4%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)OshoekZAR1.36B

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $1.55B to Eswatini. The main products exported from South Africa to Eswatini were Refined Petroleum ($166M), Electricity ($50.8M), and Corn ($42.9M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Eswatini have increased at an annualized rate of 4.76%, from $1.23B in 2017 to $1.55B in 2022.

In 2017, Eswatini exported $1.35B to South Africa. The main products exported from Eswatini to South Africa were Scented Mixtures ($332M), Raw Sugar ($214M), and Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($149M). During the last 5 years the exports of Eswatini to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 1.61%, from $1.24B in 2022 to $1.35B in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Eswatini
Top DestinationSouth Africa$1.35B

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

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

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from Eswatini than from South Africa.

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Eswatini

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Eswatini in the exports of Mineral Products ($264M), Foodstuffs ($184M), and Machines ($167M).

During 2017, Eswatini had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($499M), Foodstuffs ($343M), and Textiles ($251M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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