Djibouti (DJI) and South Africa (ZAF) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Djibouti-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Djibouti exported $5.8M to South Africa. The main products that Djibouti exported to South Africa were Sulfates ($3.08M), Potassic Fertilizers ($1.68M), and Dried Legumes ($794k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 50.9%, from $741k in 2017 to $5.8M in 2022.

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

South Africa-Djibouti Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $48.6M to Djibouti. The main products that South Africa exported to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($31.8M), Stone Processing Machines ($5.97M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.29M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.5%, from $94.6M in 2017 to $48.6M in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022, Djibouti ranked 169 in total exports ($542M), 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).

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Djibouti exported $5.8M to South Africa. The main products exported from Djibouti to South Africa were Sulfates ($3.08M), Potassic Fertilizers ($1.68M), and Dried Legumes ($794k). During the last 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 50.9%, from $741k in 2017 to $5.8M in 2022.

In 2017, South Africa exported $48.6M to Djibouti. The main products exported from South Africa to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($31.8M), Stone Processing Machines ($5.97M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.29M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.5%, from $94.6M in 2022 to $48.6M in 2017.

Exports from Djibouti () to South Africa () (2022)

Exports from South Africa () to Djibouti () (2022)

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Trade between Djibouti () and South Africa ()

South Africa Exports

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Djibouti
Top DestinationEthiopia$333M

South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Djibouti than South Africa included Ethiopia ($333M) and Central African Republic ($7.81M).

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

Difference in imports from South Africa () and Djibouti () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Djibouti - South Africa

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

During 2022, Djibouti had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($4.75M), Vegetable Products ($1.03M), and Machines ($11.5k).

During 2017, South Africa had a large net trade with Djibouti in the exports of Mineral Products ($31.9M), Machines ($7.4M), and Foodstuffs ($2.57M).

Potential Exports

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Djibouti and South Africa. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Djibouti 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 Djibouti.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Djibouti () to South Africa () (2022)

Exports from South Africa () to Djibouti () (2022)

Latest Data

Trade between Djibouti () and South Africa ()

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from South Africa () and Djibouti () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Djibouti - South Africa

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Djibouti () and South Africa () (2022)

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