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About

South Africa-Vanuatu Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $626k to Vanuatu. The main products that South Africa exported to Vanuatu were Refined Petroleum ($327k), Batteries ($261k), and Audio Alarms ($14k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Vanuatu have increased at an annualized rate of 39.1%, from $120k in 2017 to $626k in 2022.

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

Vanuatu-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Vanuatu exported $677 to South Africa. The main products that Vanuatu exported to South Africa were Iron Fasteners ($312), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($153), and Beauty Products ($143). Over the past 5 years the exports of Vanuatu to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 22.2%,  from $248 in 2017 to $677 in 2022.

In 2022, Vanuatu 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, Vanuatu ranked 186 in total exports ($205M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $626k to Vanuatu. The main products exported from South Africa to Vanuatu were Refined Petroleum ($327k), Batteries ($261k), and Audio Alarms ($14k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Vanuatu have increased at an annualized rate of 39.1%, from $120k in 2017 to $626k in 2022.

In 2017, Vanuatu exported $677 to South Africa. The main products exported from Vanuatu to South Africa were Iron Fasteners ($312), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($153), and Beauty Products ($143). During the last 5 years the exports of Vanuatu to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 22.2%, from $248 in 2022 to $677 in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top Destination
China$23.4B
Vanuatu
Top Destination
Thailand$86.1M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Vanuatu than South Africa included Fiji ($6.36M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Vanuatu

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Vanuatu in the exports of Mineral Products ($327k), Machines ($284k), and Wood Products ($8.53k).

During 2017, Vanuatu had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Metals ($312), Transportation ($153), and Chemical Products ($143).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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