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2022
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Exports $1.68MRnk 173 / 214
2022
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Top Product $560kNon-Retail Animal Hair Yarn
2022
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Exports $116kRnk 56 / 108
2022
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Top Product $56.8kRaw Tobacco
2022
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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2022
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Syria Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $1.68M to Syria. The main products that South Africa exported to Syria were Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($560k), Coal Briquettes ($487k), and Vegetable Tanning Extracts ($311k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.5%, from $8.41M in 2017 to $1.68M in 2022.

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

Syria-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Syria exported $116k to South Africa. The main products that Syria exported to South Africa were Raw Tobacco ($56.8k), Chocolate ($12.3k), and Medical Instruments ($8.49k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.9%,  from $122k in 2017 to $116k in 2022.

In 2022, Syria 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, Syria ranked 164 in total exports ($771M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

July, 2024

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Overview In July 2024, South Africa exported ZAR2.42M and imported ZAR18.3k from Syria, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR2.4M. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-6.02M (-71.4%) from ZAR8.43M to ZAR2.42M, while imports increased by ZAR17.6k (2.23k%) from ZAR786 to ZAR18.3k.

Trade In July 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Syria were Coal Briquettes (ZAR983k) and Corn (ZAR469k). In July 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Syria were .

Origins In July 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from N/A, while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR11.1k) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR7.22k).

Growth In July 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Syria was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Syria was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)ZAR-6.02M(-71.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR17.6k(2.23k%)

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 $1.68M to Syria. The main products exported from South Africa to Syria were Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($560k), Coal Briquettes ($487k), and Vegetable Tanning Extracts ($311k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 27.5%, from $8.41M in 2017 to $1.68M in 2022.

In 2017, Syria exported $116k to South Africa. The main products exported from Syria to South Africa were Raw Tobacco ($56.8k), Chocolate ($12.3k), and Medical Instruments ($8.49k). During the last 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.9%, from $122k in 2022 to $116k in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Syria
Top DestinationTurkey$226M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Syria than South Africa included Lebanon ($107M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Syria

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Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Syria in the exports of Textiles ($560k), Mineral Products ($487k), and Chemical Products ($311k).

During 2017, Syria had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($87.1k), Vegetable Products ($9.91k), and Instruments ($8.49k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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