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Exports $47.1MRnk 132 / 220
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Top Product $44.1MRefined Petroleum
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Exports $157kRnk 32 / 106
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Top Product $155kRough Wood
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.78Rnk 4 / 133
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GDP$1.67TCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH30.3%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$2.38BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.08%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $32,255CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH26.7%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$427CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-18.8%CURRENT US$
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South Korea-Central African Republic Trade: In 2022, South Korea exported $47.1M to Central African Republic. The main products that South Korea exported to Central African Republic were Refined Petroleum ($44.1M), Semiconductor Devices ($1.24M), and Brochures ($350k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Korea to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 113%, from $1.07M in 2017 to $47.1M in 2022.

In 2022, South Korea did not export any services to Central African Republic.

Central African Republic-South Korea Trade: In 2022, Central African Republic exported $157k to South Korea. The main products that Central African Republic exported to South Korea were Rough Wood ($155k), Non-Knit Active Wear ($1.47k), and Other Pure Vegetable Oils ($777). Over the past 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 43%,  from $2.61M in 2017 to $157k in 2022.

In 2022, Central African Republic did not export any services to South Korea.

Comparison In 2022,  South Korea ranked 4 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.78),  and 5 in total exports ($705B). That same year, Central African Republic ranked 183 in total exports ($231M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, South Korea exported $210k and imported $2k from Central African Republic, resulting in a positive trade balance of $208k. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of South Korea have increased by $208k (10.4k%) from $2k to $210k, while imports increased by $2k (N/A%) from $0 to $2k.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Central African Republic were Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($9k), Raw hides & skin (non-fur) ($0), and Paper articles ($0). In October 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Central African Republic were Paper articles ($4k), Raw hides & skin (non-fur) ($0), and Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($0).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year exports to Central African Republic was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($5k or 125%). In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year imports  from Central African Republic was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$208k(10.4k%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$2k(N/A%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for South Korea. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of South Korea over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, South Korea exported $47.1M to Central African Republic. The main products exported from South Korea to Central African Republic were Refined Petroleum ($44.1M), Semiconductor Devices ($1.24M), and Brochures ($350k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Korea to Central African Republic have increased at an annualized rate of 113%, from $1.07M in 2017 to $47.1M in 2022.

In 2017, Central African Republic exported $157k to South Korea. The main products exported from Central African Republic to South Korea were Rough Wood ($155k), Non-Knit Active Wear ($1.47k), and Other Pure Vegetable Oils ($777). During the last 5 years the exports of Central African Republic to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 43%, from $2.61M in 2022 to $157k in 2017.

Exports from South Korea (Flag) to Central African Republic (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Central African Republic (Flag) to South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B
Central African Republic
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$91.9M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Korea than Central African Republic included China ($150B), United States ($112B), and Vietnam ($60.7B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Central African Republic than South Korea included Chad ($1.18M).

Difference in imports from Central African Republic (Flag) and South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Central African Republic

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This chart compares trade between South Korea and Central African Republic by product, considering products traded by both, South Korea and Central African Republic.

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Central African Republic in the exports of Mineral Products ($44.1M), Machines ($1.69M), and Paper Goods ($370k).

During 2017, Central African Republic had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Wood Products ($155k), Textiles ($1.47k), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($875).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Korea (Flag) and Central African Republic (Flag) (2022)

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