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About

Palestine-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Palestine exported $8.56k to South Africa. The main products that Palestine exported to South Africa were Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($4.7k), Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($819), and Other Plastic Products ($557). Over the past 5 years the exports of Palestine to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 48.6%, from $240k in 2018 to $8.56k in 2023.

In 2023, Palestine did not export any services to South Africa.

South Africa-Palestine Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $182k to Palestine. The main products that South Africa exported to Palestine were Utility Meters ($170k), Wood Pulp Lyes ($11.1k), and Collector's Items ($1.53k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Palestine have decreased at an annualized rate of 24.6%,  from $1.75M in 2018 to $182k in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Palestine.

Comparison In 2023,  Palestine ranked 189 in total exports ($189M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.07), and 34 in total exports ($154B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Palestine exported $8.56k to South Africa. The main products exported from Palestine to South Africa were Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($4.7k), Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($819), and Other Plastic Products ($557). During the last 5 years the exports of Palestine to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 48.6%, from $240k in 2018 to $8.56k in 2023.

In 2018, South Africa exported $182k to Palestine. The main products exported from South Africa to Palestine were Utility Meters ($170k), Wood Pulp Lyes ($11.1k), and Collector's Items ($1.53k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Palestine have decreased at an annualized rate of 24.6%, from $1.75M in 2023 to $182k in 2018.

Exports from Palestine (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Palestine (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

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

Palestine Exports

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Palestine
Top Destination
Jordan$96.6M
South Africa
Top Destination
China$29.5B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Palestine than South Africa included Jordan ($96.6M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from South Africa than Palestine included China ($29.5B), United States ($13B), and Germany ($10.8B).

Difference in imports from South Africa (Flag) and Palestine (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Palestine - South Africa

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Palestine had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($4.87k), Metals ($1.57k), and Plastics and Rubbers ($557).

During 2018, South Africa had a large net trade with Palestine in the exports of Instruments ($170k), Chemical Products ($11.1k), and Arts and Antiques ($1.53k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Palestine (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

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