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2023
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Exports $35.7MRnk 107 / 211
2023
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Top Product $34.7MRecreational Boats
2023
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Exports $1.44MRnk 20 / 82
2023
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Top Product $1.23MRailway Cargo Containers
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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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-British Virgin Islands Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $35.7M to British Virgin Islands. The main products that South Africa exported to British Virgin Islands were Recreational Boats ($34.7M), Chemical Analysis Instruments ($154k), and Fruit Juice ($136k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to British Virgin Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 1%, from $37.5M in 2018 to $35.7M in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands-South Africa Trade: In 2023, British Virgin Islands exported $1.44M to South Africa. The main products that British Virgin Islands exported to South Africa were Railway Cargo Containers ($1.23M), Sculptures ($98.5k), and Paintings ($29.8k). Over the past 5 years the exports of British Virgin Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.6%,  from $3.37M in 2018 to $1.44M in 2023.

In 2023, British Virgin Islands 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, British Virgin Islands ranked 178 in total exports ($281M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR64.4k and imported ZAR6.16k from British Virgin Islands, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR58.2k. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-503M (-100%) from ZAR503M to ZAR64.4k, while imports decreased by ZAR-9.42M (-99.9%) from ZAR9.43M to ZAR6.16k.

Trade In November 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 November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from British Virgin Islands were Railway Cargo Containers (ZAR1.36M).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR64.4k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR6.16k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to British Virgin Islands was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In November 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from British Virgin Islands was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Railway Cargo Containers (ZAR-7.75M or -85.1%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-503M(-100%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-9.42M(-99.9%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Cape Town Int AirportZAR64.4k

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 $35.7M to British Virgin Islands. The main products exported from South Africa to British Virgin Islands were Recreational Boats ($34.7M), Chemical Analysis Instruments ($154k), and Fruit Juice ($136k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to British Virgin Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 1%, from $37.5M in 2018 to $35.7M in 2023.

In 2018, British Virgin Islands exported $1.44M to South Africa. The main products exported from British Virgin Islands to South Africa were Railway Cargo Containers ($1.23M), Sculptures ($98.5k), and Paintings ($29.8k). During the last 5 years the exports of British Virgin Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.6%, from $3.37M in 2023 to $1.44M in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to British Virgin Islands (Flag) (2023)

Exports from British Virgin Islands (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
British Virgin Islands
Top DestinationMalta$93.7M

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 2023, countries that imported more from South Africa than British Virgin Islands included China ($29.5B), United States ($13B), and India ($10.8B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from British Virgin Islands than South Africa included Malta ($93.7M), Guyana ($61.6M), and Montserrat ($18.4k).

Difference in imports from British Virgin Islands (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

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 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with British Virgin Islands in the exports of Transportation ($34.7M), Foodstuffs ($267k), and Instruments ($161k).

During 2018, British Virgin Islands had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($1.23M), Arts and Antiques ($139k), and Machines ($74k).

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) (2023)

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