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Exports $3.3BRnk 13 / 214
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Top Product $133MDelivery Trucks
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Exports $1.47BRnk 2 / 139
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Top Product $1.02BNickel Mattes
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.033Rnk 61 / 124
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.91Rnk 101 / 124
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH20.8%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Zimbabwe In 2022, South Africa exported $3.3B to Zimbabwe. The main products that South Africa exported to Zimbabwe are Delivery Trucks ($133M), Electricity ($96.6M), and Refined Petroleum ($91.4M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Zimbabwe have increased at an annualized rate of 4.04%, from $1.13B in 1995 to $3.3B in 2022.

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

Zimbabwe-South Africa In 2022, Zimbabwe exported $1.47B to South Africa. The main products that Zimbabwe exported to South Africa were Nickel Mattes ($1.02B), Raw Tobacco ($85.7M), and Coke ($69.4M). During the last 27 years the exports of Zimbabwe to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 5.7%, from $330M in 1995 to $1.47B in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 61 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.033), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Zimbabwe ranked 101 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.91), and 109 in total exports ($8.41B).

Latest Trends

January, 2024

About

Overview In January 2024, South Africa exported ZAR4.02B and imported ZAR227M from Zimbabwe, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR3.8B. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR466M (13.1%) from ZAR3.56B to ZAR4.02B, while imports decreased by ZAR-42M (-15.6%) from ZAR269M to ZAR227M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Zimbabwe were Nitrogenous Fertilizers (ZAR217M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR211M), Refined Petroleum (ZAR137M), Electricity (ZAR122M), and Petroleum Gas (ZAR120M). In January 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Zimbabwe were Coke (ZAR163M), Raw Tobacco (ZAR13.6M), Other Vegetable Residues (ZAR10.5M), Coal Briquettes (ZAR9.74M), and Unglazed Ceramics (ZAR6.7M).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Beit Bridge (ZAR3.15B), Ramatlabama (ZAR296M), Johannesburg (ZAR136M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR106M), and Kopfontein (ZAR97M), while imports destinations were mainly Beit Bridge (ZAR156M), Ramatlabama (ZAR42.2M), Groblers Bridge (ZAR24.8M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.83M), and Cape Town (ZAR400k).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Zimbabwe was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Stone Processing Machines (ZAR80.5M or 330%), Delivery Trucks (ZAR70.7M or 50.3%), and Wheat (ZAR64.8M or 135%). In January 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Zimbabwe was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Raw Tobacco (ZAR-39.1M or -74.2%), Other Mineral (ZAR-31.1M or -100%), and Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR-2.85M or -43.1%).

Latest Trade

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Time Scale
Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR466M(13.1%)
IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR-42M(-15.6%)
MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Beit BridgeZAR3.15B

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, South Africa exported $3.3B to Zimbabwe. The main products exported from South Africa to Zimbabwe were Delivery Trucks ($133M), Electricity ($96.6M), and Refined Petroleum ($91.4M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Zimbabwe have increased at an annualized rate of 4.04%, from $1.13B in 1995 to $3.3B in 2022.

In 2022, Zimbabwe exported $1.47B to South Africa. The main products exported from Zimbabwe to South Africa were Nickel Mattes ($1.02B), Raw Tobacco ($85.7M), and Coke ($69.4M). During the last 27 years the exports of Zimbabwe to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 5.7%, from $330M in 1995 to $1.47B in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Zimbabwe
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$4.78B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Zimbabwe were China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Zimbabwe than South Africa were United Arab Emirates ($4.78B), Sudan ($20.3M), and North Korea ($2.8M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Zimbabwe

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Zimbabwe in the exports of Machines ($637M), Chemical Products ($522M), and Metals ($372M).

During 2022, Zimbabwe had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Metals ($1.05B), Foodstuffs ($111M), and Mineral Products ($105M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Zimbabwe. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Zimbabwe has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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