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Syria-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Syria exported $207k to South Africa. The main products that Syria exported to South Africa were Baked Goods ($176k), Jams ($5.92k), and Soups and Broths ($3.45k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 4.6%, from $165k in 2018 to $207k in 2023.

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

South Africa-Syria Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $1.64M to Syria. The main products that South Africa exported to Syria were Other Edible Preparations ($628k), Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($344k), and Malt Extract ($255k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.46%,  from $2.42M in 2018 to $1.64M in 2023.

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

Comparison In 2023,  Syria ranked 155 in total exports ($1.27B), 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, Syria exported $207k to South Africa. The main products exported from Syria to South Africa were Baked Goods ($176k), Jams ($5.92k), and Soups and Broths ($3.45k). During the last 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 4.6%, from $165k in 2018 to $207k in 2023.

In 2018, South Africa exported $1.64M to Syria. The main products exported from South Africa to Syria were Other Edible Preparations ($628k), Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($344k), and Malt Extract ($255k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.46%, from $2.42M in 2023 to $1.64M in 2018.

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

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

Latest Data

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

South Africa Exports

Market Competitiveness

Color
Syria
Top Destination
Turkey$363M
South Africa
Top Destination
China$29.5B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Syria than South Africa included Lebanon ($131M) and Jordan ($64.2M).

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

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

Comparative Advantage Syria - South Africa

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, Syria had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($194k), Vegetable Products ($4.95k), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($4k).

During 2018, South Africa had a large net trade with Syria in the exports of Foodstuffs ($882k), Textiles ($344k), and Chemical Products ($258k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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