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Exports $31.8MRnk 106 / 214
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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 0.033Rnk 61 / 124
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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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About

South Africa-Benin In 2022, South Africa exported $31.8M to Benin. The main products that South Africa exported to Benin are Coal Briquettes ($13.6M), Hot-Rolled Iron Bars ($1.99M), and Delivery Trucks ($1.89M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have increased at an annualized rate of 14.1%, from $905k in 1995 to $31.8M in 2022.

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

Benin-South Africa 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). During the last 27 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.02%, from $4.65M in 1995 to $3.53M in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 61 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.033),  and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Benin ranked 149 in total exports ($1.67B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

January, 2024

About

Overview In January 2024, South Africa exported ZAR31.9M and imported ZAR20.5M from Benin, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR11.4M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR24.2M (312%) from ZAR7.74M to ZAR31.9M, while imports increased by ZAR16.5M (409%) from ZAR4.03M to ZAR20.5M.

Trade In January 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 January 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 January 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Port Elizabeth (ZAR17.8M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR5.31M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR3.16M), Pretoria (ZAR2.78M), and Durban (ZAR1.6M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR20.5M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.07k).

Growth In January 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 January 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

Flow
Time Scale
Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR24.2M(312%)
IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR16.5M(409%)
MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Port ElizabethZAR17.8M

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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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 27 years the exports of South Africa to Benin have increased at an annualized rate of 14.1%, from $905k in 1995 to $31.8M in 2022.

In 2022, 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 27 years the exports of Benin to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.02%, from $4.65M in 1995 to $3.53M in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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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 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Benin were China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Benin than South Africa were 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 2022, Benin had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($2.84M), Vegetable Products ($628k), and Machines ($30.4k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Benin. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Benin has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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