2023
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GDP
$679MCURRENT US$
Rnk 188 / 195
2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
154%CURRENT US$
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2023
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 GDP
$2.3TCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH
6.86%CURRENT US$
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2023
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GDP PC 
$2,941CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
113%CURRENT US$
Rnk 5 / 195
2023
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GDP PC
$39,003CURRENT US$
Rnk 32 / 196
2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH
9.11%CURRENT US$
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About

Sao Tome and Principe-Italy Trade: In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe exported $52.3k to Italy. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to Italy were Chocolate ($41.1k) and Cocoa Beans ($11.1k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Italy have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.3%, from $120k in 2018 to $52.3k in 2023.

In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to Italy.

Italy-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2023, Italy exported $1.31M to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that Italy exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Water and Gas Generators ($424k), Air Conditioners ($334k), and Used Clothing ($138k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Italy to Sao Tome and Principe have increased at an annualized rate of 13.8%,  from $685k in 2018 to $1.31M in 2023.

In 2023, Italy did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Comparison In 2023,  Sao Tome and Principe ranked 202 in total exports ($57.1M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Italy ranked 18 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.29), and 6 in total exports ($638B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe exported $52.3k to Italy. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to Italy were Chocolate ($41.1k) and Cocoa Beans ($11.1k). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to Italy have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.3%, from $120k in 2018 to $52.3k in 2023.

In 2018, Italy exported $1.31M to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from Italy to Sao Tome and Principe were Water and Gas Generators ($424k), Air Conditioners ($334k), and Used Clothing ($138k). During the last 5 years the exports of Italy to Sao Tome and Principe have increased at an annualized rate of 13.8%, from $685k in 2023 to $1.31M in 2018.

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to Italy (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Italy (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Italy (Flag)

Sao Tome and Principe Exports

Italy Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Sao Tome and Principe
Top Destination
Pakistan$30.8M
Italy
Top Destination
Germany$71.4B

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

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than from Italy.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Italy than Sao Tome and Principe included Germany ($71.4B), United States ($70.9B), and France ($61.1B).

Difference in imports from Italy (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Sao Tome and Principe - Italy

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with Italy in the exports of Foodstuffs ($52.3k).

During 2018, Italy had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Machines ($921k), Textiles ($138k), and Metals ($80.7k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and Italy (Flag) (2023)

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