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Exports $77.9MRnk 62 / 208
2022
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Top Product $4.46MWine
2022
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Exports $2.28MRnk 4 / 83
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Top Product $1.7MPalm Oil
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.57Rnk 42 / 133
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GDP$252BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH16.5%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$547MCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH118%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $24,275CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH18%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$2,404CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH82.2%CURRENT US$
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Portugal-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2022, Portugal exported $77.9M to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that Portugal exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Wine ($4.46M), Wheat Flours ($3.72M), and Animal Food ($3M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Portugal to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.41%, from $79.6M in 2017 to $77.9M in 2022.

In 2022, Portugal did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe-Portugal Trade: In 2022, Sao Tome and Principe exported $2.28M to Portugal. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to Portugal were Palm Oil ($1.7M), Scrap Iron ($191k), and Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids ($58.4k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Portugal have increased at an annualized rate of 24.1%,  from $775k in 2017 to $2.28M in 2022.

In 2022, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to Portugal.

Comparison In 2022,  Portugal ranked 42 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.57),  and 48 in total exports ($81.7B). That same year, Sao Tome and Principe ranked 207 in total exports ($29.8M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

September, 2024

About

Overview In September 2024, Portugal exported €9.89M and imported €25.9k from Sao Tome and Principe, resulting in a positive trade balance of €9.86M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of Portugal have increased by €6.29M (175%) from €3.6M to €9.89M, while imports decreased by €-8.9k (-25.6%) from €34.8k to €25.9k.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of Portugal to Sao Tome and Principe were Beverages, spirits, & vinegar (€559k), Electrical machinery and electronics (€406k), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts (€322k), Food residues & wastes; animal fodder (€251k), and Edible products of animal origin, n.e.s. (€200k). In September 2024 the top imports of Portugal from Sao Tome and Principe were Iron & steel (€10.8k), Aluminum articles (€1.06k), Copper articles (€504), Electrical machinery and electronics (€107), and Leather articles (€24).

Growth In September 2024, the increase in Portugal's year-by-year exports to Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Food residues & wastes; animal fodder (€135k or 117%), Electrical machinery and electronics (€106k or 35.2%), and Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or... (€69.1k or 102%). In September 2024, the decrease in Portugal's year-by-year imports  from Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)€6.29M(175%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)€-8.9k(-25.6%)

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Portugal exported $77.9M to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from Portugal to Sao Tome and Principe were Wine ($4.46M), Wheat Flours ($3.72M), and Animal Food ($3M). During the last 5 years the exports of Portugal to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.41%, from $79.6M in 2017 to $77.9M in 2022.

In 2017, Sao Tome and Principe exported $2.28M to Portugal. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to Portugal were Palm Oil ($1.7M), Scrap Iron ($191k), and Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids ($58.4k). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Portugal have increased at an annualized rate of 24.1%, from $775k in 2022 to $2.28M in 2017.

Exports from Portugal (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to Portugal (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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Portugal
Top DestinationSpain$20.5B
Sao Tome and Principe
Top DestinationNetherlands$7.77M

This map shows whether countries import more from Portugal or Sao Tome and Principe. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Portugal than Sao Tome and Principe included Spain ($20.5B), France ($9.49B), and Germany ($8.76B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than Portugal included Montserrat ($3.8k).

Difference in imports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Portugal (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Sao Tome and Principe

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This chart compares trade between Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe by product, considering products traded by both, Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe.

During 2022, Portugal had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Foodstuffs ($19.7M), Machines ($12.9M), and Vegetable Products ($7.73M).

During 2017, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with Portugal in the exports of Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($1.73M), Metals ($264k), and Machines ($113k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Portugal (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2022)

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