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Exports $42.8MRnk 99 / 211
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Top Product $10.5MCitrus
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Exports $1.52BRnk 3 / 150
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Top Product $1.37BRefined Petroleum
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH36.2%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$29,219CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Bahrain Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $42.8M to Bahrain. The main products that South Africa exported to Bahrain were Citrus ($10.5M), Cars ($5.59M), and Apples and Pears ($4.5M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Bahrain have increased at an annualized rate of 8.63%, from $28.3M in 2018 to $42.8M in 2023.

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

Bahrain-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Bahrain exported $1.52B to South Africa. The main products that Bahrain exported to South Africa were Refined Petroleum ($1.37B), Petroleum Coke ($42.3M), and Raw Aluminium ($38.9M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Bahrain to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 11.9%,  from $439M in 2018 to $1.52B in 2023.

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

Comparison In 2023,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.07),  and 34 in total exports ($154B). That same year, Bahrain ranked 81 in total exports ($19.9B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR40.1M and imported ZAR1.12B from Bahrain, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR1.08B. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR4.41M (12.4%) from ZAR35.7M to ZAR40.1M, while imports decreased by ZAR-2.3B (-67.2%) from ZAR3.42B to ZAR1.12B.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Bahrain were Bovine Meat (ZAR2.53M), Sports Equipment (ZAR1.84M), Raw Aluminium (ZAR1.61M), Wine (ZAR1.33M), and Other Fruits (ZAR1.06M). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Bahrain were Refined Petroleum (ZAR903M), Raw Aluminium (ZAR56.8M), Light Pure Woven Cotton (ZAR28.1M), Petroleum Coke (ZAR26.1M), and Baked Goods (ZAR1.86M).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR22.1M), Cape Town (ZAR8.13M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR5.09M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR3.08M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR1.72M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR839M), Cape Town (ZAR196M), Komatipoort (ZAR50.9M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR36.4M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR121k).

Growth In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Bahrain was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Grapes (ZAR542k or 230%), Bovine Meat (ZAR340k or 15.5%), and Other Fruits (ZAR266k or 33.7%). In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Bahrain was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Baked Goods (ZAR-14.4M or -88.6%), Raw Aluminium (ZAR-6.66M or -10.5%), and Glass Fibers (ZAR-242k or -22.8%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR4.41M(12.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-2.3B(-67.2%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)DurbanZAR22.1M

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

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $42.8M to Bahrain. The main products exported from South Africa to Bahrain were Citrus ($10.5M), Cars ($5.59M), and Apples and Pears ($4.5M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Bahrain have increased at an annualized rate of 8.63%, from $28.3M in 2018 to $42.8M in 2023.

In 2018, Bahrain exported $1.52B to South Africa. The main products exported from Bahrain to South Africa were Refined Petroleum ($1.37B), Petroleum Coke ($42.3M), and Raw Aluminium ($38.9M). During the last 5 years the exports of Bahrain to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 11.9%, from $439M in 2023 to $1.52B in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Bahrain
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$3.12B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Bahrain than South Africa included Saudi Arabia ($2.96B), Oman ($479M), and Morocco ($659M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Bahrain

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Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Bahrain in the exports of Vegetable Products ($19.9M), Transportation ($6.41M), and Metals ($3.91M).

During 2018, Bahrain had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Mineral Products ($1.42B), Metals ($42.4M), and Chemical Products ($37M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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