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2022
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Exports $68.8MRnk 81 / 214
2022
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Top Product $17.4MCalcium Phosphates
2022
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Exports $105MRnk 52 / 187
2022
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Top Product $83.9MCoke
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.11Rnk 58 / 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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 GDP$344BCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH-7.22%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$6,630CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-18.1%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Colombia Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $68.8M to Colombia. The main products that South Africa exported to Colombia were Calcium Phosphates ($17.4M), Raw Aluminium ($11.6M), and Liquid Pumps ($4.81M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Colombia have increased at an annualized rate of 7.59%, from $47.7M in 2017 to $68.8M in 2022.

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

Colombia-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Colombia exported $105M to South Africa. The main products that Colombia exported to South Africa were Coke ($83.9M), Coal Briquettes ($4.75M), and Coffee ($4M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Colombia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 35.2%,  from $23.3M in 2017 to $105M in 2022.

In 2022, Colombia 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, Colombia ranked 58 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.11), and 53 in total exports ($60.3B).

Latest Trends

June, 2024

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Overview In June 2024, South Africa exported ZAR48.5M and imported ZAR17M from Colombia, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR31.5M. Between June 2023 and June 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR22.1M (84%) from ZAR26.3M to ZAR48.5M, while imports decreased by ZAR-4.41M (-20.6%) from ZAR21.4M to ZAR17M.

Trade In June 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Colombia were Calcium Phosphates (ZAR70.4M), Oxometallic or Peroxometallic Acid Salts (ZAR6.1M), Manganese Oxides (ZAR5.99M), Ferroalloys (ZAR4.4M), and Kraft Paper (ZAR4.05M). In June 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Colombia were Coffee (ZAR6.1M), Chocolate (ZAR3.34M), Toilet Paper (ZAR3M), Baked Goods (ZAR2.64M), and Safety Glass (ZAR2.58M).

Origins In June 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR16M), Durban (ZAR15.5M), Cape Town (ZAR12.5M), East London (ZAR3.17M), and Pietermaritzburg (ZAR659k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR7.71M), Cape Town (ZAR6.87M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.82M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR470k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR105k).

Growth In June 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Colombia was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Manganese Oxides (ZAR5.75M or 2.36k%) and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR143k or 90.1%). In June 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Colombia was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Carboxylic Acids (ZAR-873k or -75.2%), Centrifuges (ZAR-314k or -52.6%), and Bandages (ZAR-186k or -51.4%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - June 2024)ZAR22.1M(84%)
IMPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - June 2024)ZAR-4.41M(-20.6%)
MAIN EXPORTER (June 2024)O.R. Tambo Int AirportZAR16M

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 2022, South Africa exported $68.8M to Colombia. The main products exported from South Africa to Colombia were Calcium Phosphates ($17.4M), Raw Aluminium ($11.6M), and Liquid Pumps ($4.81M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Colombia have increased at an annualized rate of 7.59%, from $47.7M in 2017 to $68.8M in 2022.

In 2017, Colombia exported $105M to South Africa. The main products exported from Colombia to South Africa were Coke ($83.9M), Coal Briquettes ($4.75M), and Coffee ($4M). During the last 5 years the exports of Colombia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 35.2%, from $23.3M in 2022 to $105M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Colombia
Top DestinationUnited States$15.6B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Colombia included China ($23.4B), Germany ($9.96B), and Japan ($8.85B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Colombia than South Africa included Panama ($5.84B), United States ($15.6B), and Ecuador ($1.89B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Colombia

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Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Colombia in the exports of Mineral Products ($18.3M), Metals ($17.8M), and Chemical Products ($12.9M).

During 2017, Colombia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Mineral Products ($88.7M), Vegetable Products ($4.07M), and Foodstuffs ($3.93M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Colombia+$2.71MRaw Aluminium
Top Product Potential Colombia South Africa+$9.66MCoal Briquettes

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 Colombia. This means that a dot/product with the flag of South Africa indicates it has a comparative advantage over Colombia. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Colombia indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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