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$6,023CURRENT US$
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French Polynesia-South Africa Trade: In 2023, French Polynesia exported $16.7k to South Africa. The main products that French Polynesia exported to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($7.34k), Liquid Pumps ($3.5k), and Other Measuring Instruments ($1.27k). Over the past 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 44%, from $2.7k in 2018 to $16.7k in 2023.

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

South Africa-French Polynesia Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $714k to French Polynesia. The main products that South Africa exported to French Polynesia were Aircraft parts (gliders, balloons, and powered aircraft) ($180k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($152k), and Recreational Boats ($84.9k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.4%,  from $2.38M in 2018 to $714k in 2023.

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

Comparison In 2023,  French Polynesia ranked 184 in total exports ($215M), 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

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In 2023, French Polynesia exported $16.7k to South Africa. The main products exported from French Polynesia to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($7.34k), Liquid Pumps ($3.5k), and Other Measuring Instruments ($1.27k). During the last 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 44%, from $2.7k in 2018 to $16.7k in 2023.

In 2018, South Africa exported $714k to French Polynesia. The main products exported from South Africa to French Polynesia were Aircraft parts (gliders, balloons, and powered aircraft) ($180k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($152k), and Recreational Boats ($84.9k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.4%, from $2.38M in 2023 to $714k in 2018.

Exports from French Polynesia (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to French Polynesia (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between French Polynesia (Flag) and South Africa (Flag)

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

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French Polynesia
Top Destination
Japan$94.6M
South Africa
Top Destination
China$29.5B

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

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from French Polynesia than from South Africa.

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

Difference in imports from South Africa (Flag) and French Polynesia (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage French Polynesia - South Africa

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, French Polynesia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($13.4k), Instruments ($1.52k), and Textiles ($552).

During 2018, South Africa had a large net trade with French Polynesia in the exports of Transportation ($265k), Foodstuffs ($172k), and Chemical Products ($64.8k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of French Polynesia (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

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