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2022
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Exports $251kRnk 194 / 214
2022
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Top Product $198kMedical Instruments
2022
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Exports $222kRnk 53 / 118
2022
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Top Product $163kAircraft Parts
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -1.13Rnk 118 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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2022
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Afghanistan Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $251k to Afghanistan. The main products that South Africa exported to Afghanistan were Medical Instruments ($198k), Tanned Equine and Bovine Hides ($25.7k), and Fuel Wood ($7.78k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 35.8%, from $2.3M in 2017 to $251k in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Afghanistan exported $222k to South Africa. The main products that Afghanistan exported to South Africa were Aircraft Parts ($163k), Knotted Carpets ($10k), and Tropical Fruits ($7.06k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 1.45%,  from $206k in 2017 to $222k in 2022.

In 2022, Afghanistan did not export any services to South Africa.

Comparison: In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Afghanistan ranked 118 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -1.13), and 151 in total exports ($1.49B).

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Overview In N/A, South Africa exported ZARN/A and imported ZARN/A from Afghanistan, resulting in a N/A trade balance of ZARN/A. Between N/A and N/A the exports of South Africa have N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A, while imports N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A.

Trade In N/A, the top exports of South Africa to Afghanistan were . In N/A the top imports of South Africa from Afghanistan were Compasses (ZAR12.2k), Knit Women's Suits (ZAR1.25k), Leather Footwear (ZAR1.14k), Other Non-Knit Clothing Accessories (ZAR1.03k), and Beauty Products (ZAR517).

Origins In N/A the exports of South Africa were mainly from N/A, while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR16.7k) and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR159).

Growth In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Afghanistan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Knit Active Wear (ZAR-670 or -86.1%).

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

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, South Africa exported $251k to Afghanistan. The main products exported from South Africa to Afghanistan were Medical Instruments ($198k), Tanned Equine and Bovine Hides ($25.7k), and Fuel Wood ($7.78k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Afghanistan have decreased at an annualized rate of 35.8%, from $2.3M in 2017 to $251k in 2022.

In 2017, Afghanistan exported $222k to South Africa. The main products exported from Afghanistan to South Africa were Aircraft Parts ($163k), Knotted Carpets ($10k), and Tropical Fruits ($7.06k). During the last 5 years the exports of Afghanistan to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 1.45%, from $206k in 2022 to $222k in 2017.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Afghanistan (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Afghanistan
Top DestinationPakistan$847M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Afghanistan included China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Afghanistan than South Africa included Pakistan ($847M), Uzbekistan ($8.67M), and Tajikistan ($4.81M).

Difference in imports from Afghanistan (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Afghanistan

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Afghanistan in the exports of Instruments ($203k), Animal Hides ($25.7k), and Wood Products ($7.78k).

During 2017, Afghanistan had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($164k), Textiles ($21.4k), and Machines ($15.3k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Afghanistan (Flag) (2022)

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