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Exports $73.7MRnk 82 / 211
2023
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Top Product $52.9MCoal Briquettes
2023
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Exports $10.6MRnk 15 / 112
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Top Product $4.78MRefined 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 GROWTH101%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$3,555CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH71.4%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Djibouti Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $73.7M to Djibouti. The main products that South Africa exported to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($52.9M), Activated Carbon ($2.58M), and Malt Extract ($1.18M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.48%, from $109M in 2018 to $73.7M in 2023.

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

Djibouti-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Djibouti exported $10.6M to South Africa. The main products that Djibouti exported to South Africa were Refined Petroleum ($4.78M), Telephones ($1.76M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($882k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 36.8%,  from $132k in 2018 to $10.6M in 2023.

In 2023, Djibouti 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, Djibouti ranked 135 in total exports ($4.21B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR94.4M and imported ZAR3.19M from Djibouti, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR91.2M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-25.3M (-21.1%) from ZAR120M to ZAR94.4M, while imports increased by ZAR1.81M (131%) from ZAR1.38M to ZAR3.19M.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes (ZAR92.8M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR1.72M), Baked Goods (ZAR1.72M), Sunflower Seeds (ZAR1.66M), and Malt Extract (ZAR1.44M). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Djibouti were Blank Audio Media (ZAR16.9k) and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR948).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Richards Bay (ZAR73.4M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR15.7M), Durban (ZAR2.25M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR2.06M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR419k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR3.18M) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.81k).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Djibouti was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR-39.4k or -85.9%) and Acrylic Polymers (ZAR-36.5k or -7.07%). In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Djibouti was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-25.3M(-21.1%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR1.81M(131%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)Richards BayZAR73.4M

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 2023, South Africa exported $73.7M to Djibouti. The main products exported from South Africa to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($52.9M), Activated Carbon ($2.58M), and Malt Extract ($1.18M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.48%, from $109M in 2018 to $73.7M in 2023.

In 2018, Djibouti exported $10.6M to South Africa. The main products exported from Djibouti to South Africa were Refined Petroleum ($4.78M), Telephones ($1.76M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($882k). During the last 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 36.8%, from $132k in 2023 to $10.6M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Djibouti
Top DestinationEthiopia$3.22B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Djibouti than South Africa included Ethiopia ($3.22B), Yemen ($66M), and Somalia ($53.7M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Djibouti

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Djibouti in the exports of Mineral Products ($53.1M), Machines ($6.83M), and Chemical Products ($4.58M).

During 2018, Djibouti had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Mineral Products ($4.78M), Machines ($4.28M), and Transportation ($882k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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