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Exports $9.84MRnk 135 / 214
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Top Product $2.27MRefined Petroleum
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Exports $5.74MRnk 70 / 194
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Top Product $1.29MPackaged Medicaments
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH13.5%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$31,284CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH7.9%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Cyprus Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $9.84M to Cyprus. The main products that South Africa exported to Cyprus were Refined Petroleum ($2.27M), Other Plastic Products ($1.23M), and Delivery Trucks ($909k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Cyprus have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $10.2M in 2017 to $9.84M in 2022.

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

Cyprus-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Cyprus exported $5.74M to South Africa. The main products that Cyprus exported to South Africa were Packaged Medicaments ($1.29M), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($941k), and Navigation Equipment ($816k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Cyprus to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.37%,  from $8.21M in 2017 to $5.74M in 2022.

In 2020, Cyprus exported services to South Africa worth $33.1M, with Financial services ($21.7M), Transportation ($10.3M), and Travel ($1.14M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076),  and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Cyprus ranked 125 in total exports ($4.91B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

August, 2024

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Overview In August 2024, South Africa exported ZAR59.5M and imported ZAR16.7M from Cyprus, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR42.7M. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR53.7M (940%) from ZAR5.72M to ZAR59.5M, while imports increased by ZAR12.1M (260%) from ZAR4.66M to ZAR16.7M.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Cyprus were Refined Petroleum (ZAR4.71M), Electrical Capacitors (ZAR1.2M), Jams (ZAR1.01M), Dried Fruits (ZAR580k), and Cut Flowers (ZAR106k). In August 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Cyprus were Unpackaged Medicaments (ZAR1.4M), Packaged Medicaments (ZAR1.12M), Glues (ZAR831k), Refined Petroleum (ZAR717k), and Industrial Printers (ZAR624k).

Origins In August 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR44.7M), Cape Town (ZAR9.57M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR3.26M), Johannesburg (ZAR1.1M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR600k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR14.4M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.14M), Cape Town (ZAR128k), Port Elizabeth (ZAR76.1k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR5.36k).

Growth In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Cyprus was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (ZAR1.02M or 27.6%), Antiknock (ZAR9.13k or 16.4%), and Beer (ZAR136 or 108%). In August 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Cyprus was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Packaged Medicaments (ZAR745k or 199%), Refined Petroleum (ZAR700k or 4.07k%), and Medical Instruments (ZAR3.7k or 123k%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR53.7M(940%)
IMPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR12.1M(260%)
MAIN EXPORTER (August 2024)DurbanZAR44.7M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $9.84M to Cyprus. The main products exported from South Africa to Cyprus were Refined Petroleum ($2.27M), Other Plastic Products ($1.23M), and Delivery Trucks ($909k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Cyprus have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $10.2M in 2017 to $9.84M in 2022.

In 2017, Cyprus exported $5.74M to South Africa. The main products exported from Cyprus to South Africa were Packaged Medicaments ($1.29M), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($941k), and Navigation Equipment ($816k). During the last 5 years the exports of Cyprus to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.37%, from $8.21M in 2022 to $5.74M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Cyprus
Top DestinationHong Kong$482M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Cyprus than South Africa included Greece ($471M), Lebanon ($329M), and Liberia ($255M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Cyprus

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Cyprus in the exports of Mineral Products ($2.28M), Plastics and Rubbers ($1.99M), and Transportation ($1.18M).

During 2017, Cyprus had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($1.85M), Machines ($1.8M), and Foodstuffs ($1.07M).

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2020, Cyprus exported services to South Africa worth $33.1M, with Financial services ($21.7M), Transportation ($10.3M), and Travel ($1.14M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Cyprus (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2020)

Service Trade

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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