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Exports $31.8MRnk 106 / 214
2022
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Top Product $13.6MCoal Briquettes
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Exports $3.53MRnk 29 / 128
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Top Product $2.84MOther Vegetable Residues
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.5Rnk 86 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH56.2%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$1,303CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH17.1%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Benin Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $31.8M to Benin. The main products that South Africa exported to Benin were Coal Briquettes ($13.6M), Hot-Rolled Iron Bars ($1.99M), and Delivery Trucks ($1.89M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.12%, from $32M in 2017 to $31.8M in 2022.

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

Benin-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Benin exported $3.53M to South Africa. The main products that Benin exported to South Africa were Other Vegetable Residues ($2.84M), Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($628k), and Video Displays ($16k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 6.85%,  from $5.03M in 2017 to $3.53M in 2022.

In 2022, Benin 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, Benin ranked 86 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.5), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B).

Latest Trends

August, 2024

About

Overview In August 2024, South Africa exported ZAR27.2M and imported ZAR7.53M from Benin, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR19.7M. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR6.69M (32.6%) from ZAR20.5M to ZAR27.2M, while imports increased by ZAR1.83M (32.2%) from ZAR5.7M to ZAR7.53M.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Benin were Alcohol > 80% ABV (ZAR3.54M), Corn (ZAR1.02M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR620k), Flavored Water (ZAR546k), and Apples and Pears (ZAR401k). In August 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Benin were Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (ZAR3.87M), Sculptures (ZAR158k), Light Pure Woven Cotton (ZAR2.38k), Non-Knit Women's Suits (ZAR724), and Beauty Products (ZAR692).

Origins In August 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR15.8M), Durban (ZAR4.09M), Pretoria (ZAR3.53M), Johannesburg (ZAR3.46M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR199k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR7.52M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR4.53k).

Growth In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Alcohol > 80% ABV (ZAR2.67M or 305%) and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR10.8k or 662%). In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (ZAR2.1M or 118%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR6.69M(32.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR1.83M(32.2%)
MAIN EXPORTER (August 2024)Cape TownZAR15.8M

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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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $31.8M to Benin. The main products exported from South Africa to Benin were Coal Briquettes ($13.6M), Hot-Rolled Iron Bars ($1.99M), and Delivery Trucks ($1.89M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.12%, from $32M in 2017 to $31.8M in 2022.

In 2017, Benin exported $3.53M to South Africa. The main products exported from Benin to South Africa were Other Vegetable Residues ($2.84M), Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($628k), and Video Displays ($16k). During the last 5 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 6.85%, from $5.03M in 2022 to $3.53M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Benin
Top DestinationIndia$448M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Benin than South Africa included Bangladesh ($406M), Chad ($28M), and Niger ($16.9M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Benin

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Benin in the exports of Mineral Products ($13.9M), Foodstuffs ($3.45M), and Vegetable Products ($3.41M).

During 2017, Benin had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($2.84M), Vegetable Products ($628k), and Machines ($30.4k).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Benin+$1.67MDelivery Trucks
Top Product Potential Benin South Africa+$318kCoconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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