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2022
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Exports $704kRnk 181 / 214
2022
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Top Product $271kWine
2022
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Exports $56kRnk 41 / 92
2022
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Top Product $53.3kAircraft Parts
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 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 PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Cayman Islands Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $704k to Cayman Islands. The main products that South Africa exported to Cayman Islands were Wine ($271k), Refined Petroleum ($250k), and Fruit Juice ($55.8k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Cayman Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 30.4%, from $4.32M in 2017 to $704k in 2022.

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

Cayman Islands-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Cayman Islands exported $56k to South Africa. The main products that Cayman Islands exported to South Africa were Aircraft Parts ($53.3k), Paper Containers ($530), and Computers ($486). Over the past 5 years the exports of Cayman Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.24%,  from $74.6k in 2017 to $56k in 2022.

In 2022, Cayman Islands 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, Cayman Islands ranked 165 in total exports ($737M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

August, 2024

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Overview In August 2024, South Africa exported ZAR8.95M and imported ZAR451k from Cayman Islands, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR8.5M. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR8.55M (2.1k%) from ZAR407k to ZAR8.95M, while imports increased by ZAR448k (16.6k%) from ZAR2.7k to ZAR451k.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Cayman Islands were Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment (ZAR11.3k), Spices (ZAR6.24k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR3.63k), Sauces and Seasonings (ZAR3.34k), and Other Prepared Meat (ZAR470). In August 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Cayman Islands were .

Origins In August 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR5.01M), Cape Town (ZAR3.9M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR45.9k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR451k).

Growth In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Cayman Islands was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR3.54k or 3.97k%). In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Cayman Islands was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR8.55M(2.1k%)
IMPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR448k(16.6k%)
MAIN EXPORTER (August 2024)DurbanZAR5.01M

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 $704k to Cayman Islands. The main products exported from South Africa to Cayman Islands were Wine ($271k), Refined Petroleum ($250k), and Fruit Juice ($55.8k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Cayman Islands have decreased at an annualized rate of 30.4%, from $4.32M in 2017 to $704k in 2022.

In 2017, Cayman Islands exported $56k to South Africa. The main products exported from Cayman Islands to South Africa were Aircraft Parts ($53.3k), Paper Containers ($530), and Computers ($486). During the last 5 years the exports of Cayman Islands to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 1.24%, from $74.6k in 2022 to $56k in 2017.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Cayman Islands (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Cayman Islands (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Cayman Islands
Top DestinationMalta$218M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Cayman Islands than South Africa included Malta ($218M), Grenada ($62.6M), and Seychelles ($121M).

Difference in imports from Cayman Islands (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Cayman Islands

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Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Cayman Islands in the exports of Foodstuffs ($364k), Mineral Products ($250k), and Miscellaneous ($31.6k).

During 2017, Cayman Islands had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($53.3k), Machines ($814), and Paper Goods ($645).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Cayman Islands (Flag) (2022)

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