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Exports $48.6MRnk 94 / 214
2022
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Top Product $31.8MCoal Briquettes
2022
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Exports $5.8MRnk 9 / 78
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Top Product $3.08MSulfates
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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$3.52BCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH160%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$3,136CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH121%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Djibouti Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $48.6M to Djibouti. The main products that South Africa exported to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($31.8M), Stone Processing Machines ($5.97M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.29M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.5%, from $94.6M in 2017 to $48.6M in 2022.

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

Djibouti-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Djibouti exported $5.8M to South Africa. The main products that Djibouti exported to South Africa were Sulfates ($3.08M), Potassic Fertilizers ($1.68M), and Dried Legumes ($794k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 50.9%,  from $741k in 2017 to $5.8M in 2022.

In 2022, Djibouti 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, Djibouti ranked 169 in total exports ($542M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

September, 2024

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Overview In September 2024, South Africa exported ZAR83.9M and imported ZAR8.55k from Djibouti, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR83.9M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-31.5M (-27.3%) from ZAR115M to ZAR83.9M, while imports increased by ZAR5.68k (198%) from ZAR2.87k to ZAR8.55k.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Djibouti were Stone Processing Machines (ZAR5.62M), Synthetic Tanning Extracts (ZAR2.53M), Semiconductor Devices (ZAR1.21M), Other Electrical Machinery (ZAR734k), and Centrifuges (ZAR563k). In September 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Djibouti were .

Origins In September 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Port Elizabeth (ZAR42.6M), Durban (ZAR22.8M), Cape Town (ZAR13.5M), Pretoria (ZAR2.05M), and Germiston/Alberton (ZAR1.12M), while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR6k) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.55k).

Growth In September 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Djibouti was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Baked Goods (ZAR-1.27M or -93.6%), Chocolate (ZAR-613k or -99.4%), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR-125k or -73.1%). In September 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
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR-31.5M(-27.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR5.68k(198%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)Port ElizabethZAR42.6M

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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In 2022, South Africa exported $48.6M to Djibouti. The main products exported from South Africa to Djibouti were Coal Briquettes ($31.8M), Stone Processing Machines ($5.97M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.29M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Djibouti have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.5%, from $94.6M in 2017 to $48.6M in 2022.

In 2017, Djibouti exported $5.8M to South Africa. The main products exported from Djibouti to South Africa were Sulfates ($3.08M), Potassic Fertilizers ($1.68M), and Dried Legumes ($794k). During the last 5 years the exports of Djibouti to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 50.9%, from $741k in 2022 to $5.8M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Djibouti
Top DestinationEthiopia$333M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Djibouti than South Africa included Ethiopia ($333M) and Central African Republic ($7.81M).

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

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 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Djibouti in the exports of Mineral Products ($31.9M), Machines ($7.4M), and Foodstuffs ($2.57M).

During 2017, Djibouti had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($4.75M), Vegetable Products ($1.03M), and Machines ($11.5k).

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) (2022)

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