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$406BCURRENT US$
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-6.57%CURRENT US$
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$6,776CURRENT US$
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About

Aruba-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Aruba exported $4.74k to South Africa. The main products that Aruba exported to South Africa were Knit Sweaters ($2.16k), Trunks and Cases ($1.17k), and Engine Parts ($359). Over the past 5 years the exports of Aruba to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 23.9%, from $18.5k in 2017 to $4.74k in 2022.

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

South Africa-Aruba Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $854k to Aruba. The main products that South Africa exported to Aruba were Delivery Trucks ($565k), Fruit Juice ($267k), and Awnings, Tents, and Sails ($9.16k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Aruba have increased at an annualized rate of 16.9%,  from $391k in 2017 to $854k in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  Aruba ranked 194 in total exports ($123M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076), and 34 in total exports ($147B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2022, Aruba exported $4.74k to South Africa. The main products exported from Aruba to South Africa were Knit Sweaters ($2.16k), Trunks and Cases ($1.17k), and Engine Parts ($359). During the last 5 years the exports of Aruba to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 23.9%, from $18.5k in 2017 to $4.74k in 2022.

In 2017, South Africa exported $854k to Aruba. The main products exported from South Africa to Aruba were Delivery Trucks ($565k), Fruit Juice ($267k), and Awnings, Tents, and Sails ($9.16k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Aruba have increased at an annualized rate of 16.9%, from $391k in 2022 to $854k in 2017.

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

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

Latest Data

Trade between Aruba (Flag) and South Africa (Flag)

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Aruba
Top Destination
Colombia$49M
South Africa
Top Destination
China$23.4B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Aruba than South Africa included Curaçao ($5.8M) and Bonaire ($1.48M).

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

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

Comparative Advantage Aruba - South Africa

Flow
Scale

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

During 2022, Aruba had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($2.88k), Animal Hides ($1.24k), and Machines ($534).

During 2017, South Africa had a large net trade with Aruba in the exports of Transportation ($565k), Foodstuffs ($267k), and Textiles ($9.37k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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