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2022
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Exports $30.5MRnk 107 / 214
2022
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Top Product $29.6MRecreational Boats
2022
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Exports $2.06MRnk 12 / 90
2022
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Top Product $2.04MRailway Cargo Containers
2022
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
2022
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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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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-British Virgin Islands Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $30.5M to British Virgin Islands. The main products that South Africa exported to British Virgin Islands were Recreational Boats ($29.6M), Spark-Ignition Engines ($265k), and Awnings, Tents, and Sails ($129k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to British Virgin Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.83%, from $41.2M in 2017 to $30.5M in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands-South Africa Trade: In 2022, British Virgin Islands exported $2.06M to South Africa. The main products that British Virgin Islands exported to South Africa were Railway Cargo Containers ($2.04M), Electric Heaters ($4.58k), and Other Heating Machinery ($4.05k). Over the past 5 years the exports of British Virgin Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.3%,  from $3.75M in 2017 to $2.06M in 2022.

In 2022, British Virgin Islands 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, British Virgin Islands ranked 185 in total exports ($206M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

July, 2024

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Overview In July 2024, South Africa exported ZAR7.48M and imported ZAR1.94M from British Virgin Islands, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR5.54M. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR6.56M (712%) from ZAR921k to ZAR7.48M, while imports increased by ZAR283k (17.1%) from ZAR1.65M to ZAR1.94M.

Trade In July 2024, the top exports of South Africa to British Virgin Islands were Wine (ZAR144k), Dried Fruits (ZAR64.9k), Mattresses (ZAR22.8k), Sauces and Seasonings (ZAR20.3k), and Sports Equipment (ZAR18.6k). In July 2024 the top imports of South Africa from British Virgin Islands were Railway Cargo Containers (ZAR1.36M).

Origins In July 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR7.1M) and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR382k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR1.94M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR347).

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

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)ZAR6.56M(712%)
IMPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)ZAR283k(17.1%)
MAIN EXPORTER (July 2024)Cape TownZAR7.1M

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 $30.5M to British Virgin Islands. The main products exported from South Africa to British Virgin Islands were Recreational Boats ($29.6M), Spark-Ignition Engines ($265k), and Awnings, Tents, and Sails ($129k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to British Virgin Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 5.83%, from $41.2M in 2017 to $30.5M in 2022.

In 2017, British Virgin Islands exported $2.06M to South Africa. The main products exported from British Virgin Islands to South Africa were Railway Cargo Containers ($2.04M), Electric Heaters ($4.58k), and Other Heating Machinery ($4.05k). During the last 5 years the exports of British Virgin Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.3%, from $3.75M in 2022 to $2.06M in 2017.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to British Virgin Islands (Flag) (2022)

Exports from British Virgin Islands (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
British Virgin Islands
Top DestinationMalta$85.8M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from British Virgin Islands than South Africa included Malta ($85.8M) and Montserrat ($24.9k).

Difference in imports from British Virgin Islands (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - British Virgin Islands

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with British Virgin Islands in the exports of Transportation ($29.7M), Machines ($313k), and Textiles ($170k).

During 2017, British Virgin Islands had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($2.04M), Machines ($8.69k), and Miscellaneous ($2.93k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and British Virgin Islands (Flag) (2022)

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