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2023
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Exports $63.2kRnk 197 / 211
2023
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Top Product $51.8kPropylene Polymers
2023
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Exports $34.3kRnk 22 / 58
2023
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Top Product $31.8kElectric Soldering Equipment
2023
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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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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South Africa-Tonga Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $63.2k to Tonga. The main products that South Africa exported to Tonga were Propylene Polymers ($51.8k), Seats ($5.43k), and Hard Liquor ($3.07k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Tonga have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.72%, from $80.5k in 2018 to $63.2k in 2023.

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

Tonga-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Tonga exported $34.3k to South Africa. The main products that Tonga exported to South Africa were Electric Soldering Equipment ($31.8k), Other Domestic Electric Housewares ($1.95k), and Electrical Control Boards ($361). Over the past 5 years the exports of Tonga to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 69.6%,  from $2.45k in 2018 to $34.3k in 2023.

In 2023, Tonga 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, Tonga ranked 214 in total exports ($16M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

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Overview In N/A, South Africa exported ZARN/A and imported ZARN/A from Tonga, resulting in a N/A trade balance of ZARN/A. Between N/A and N/A the exports of South Africa have N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A, while imports N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A.

Trade In N/A, the top exports of South Africa to Tonga were Propylene Polymers (ZAR957k). In N/A the top imports of South Africa from Tonga were .

Origins In N/A the exports of South Africa were mainly from N/A, while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR407).

Growth In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Tonga was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Tonga was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

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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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In 2023, South Africa exported $63.2k to Tonga. The main products exported from South Africa to Tonga were Propylene Polymers ($51.8k), Seats ($5.43k), and Hard Liquor ($3.07k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Tonga have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.72%, from $80.5k in 2018 to $63.2k in 2023.

In 2018, Tonga exported $34.3k to South Africa. The main products exported from Tonga to South Africa were Electric Soldering Equipment ($31.8k), Other Domestic Electric Housewares ($1.95k), and Electrical Control Boards ($361). During the last 5 years the exports of Tonga to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 69.6%, from $2.45k in 2023 to $34.3k in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Tonga (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Tonga (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Tonga
Top DestinationGuyana$2.74M

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

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

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

Difference in imports from Tonga (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Tonga

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Tonga in the exports of Plastics and Rubbers ($51.8k), Miscellaneous ($5.89k), and Foodstuffs ($3.94k).

During 2018, Tonga had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($34.2k), Plastics and Rubbers ($106), and Transportation ($36).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Tonga (Flag) (2023)

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