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2023
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Exports $61.8MRnk 84 / 211
2023
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Top Product $51.2MDelivery Trucks
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Exports $24MRnk 54 / 192
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Top Product $2.46MThermostats
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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$41.3BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH62.2%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$30,133CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH56%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Estonia Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $61.8M to Estonia. The main products that South Africa exported to Estonia were Delivery Trucks ($51.2M), Wine ($1.68M), and Citrus ($1.5M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Estonia have increased at an annualized rate of 15.4%, from $30.2M in 2018 to $61.8M in 2023.

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

Estonia-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Estonia exported $24M to South Africa. The main products that Estonia exported to South Africa were Thermostats ($2.46M), Rare-Earth Metal Compounds ($2.33M), and Hand Saws ($1.71M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Estonia to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 3.7%,  from $32.4M in 2018 to $24M in 2023.

In 2020, Estonia exported services to South Africa worth $46.8M, with Other business services ($44.1M), Computer and information services ($2.06M), and Transportation ($343k) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2023,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.07),  and 34 in total exports ($154B). That same year, Estonia ranked 79 in total exports ($20B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR1.81M and imported ZAR35.1M from Estonia, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR33.2M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-4.51M (-71.3%) from ZAR6.32M to ZAR1.81M, while imports increased by ZAR5.04M (16.8%) from ZAR30M to ZAR35.1M.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Estonia were Chromium Ore (ZAR4.21M), Telephones (ZAR2.06M), Wine (ZAR775k), Aircraft parts for spacecraft, UAVs, and... (ZAR105k), and Paintings (ZAR100k). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Estonia were Wheat (ZAR204M), Telephones (ZAR3.89M), Thermostats (ZAR3.79M), LCDs (ZAR2.5M), and Medical Instruments (ZAR1.93M).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR1.29M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR444k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR78.2k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR10.8M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR9.52M), Cape Town (ZAR6.76M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR5.46M), and Komatipoort (ZAR1.13M).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Estonia was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Paintings (ZAR-302k or -75.1%) and Chromium Ore (ZAR-141k or -3.24%). In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Estonia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Broadcasting Equipment (ZAR860k or 836%), Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR817k or 283%), and Thermostats (ZAR790k or 26.4%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
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Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-4.51M(-71.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR5.04M(16.8%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)Cape TownZAR1.29M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $61.8M to Estonia. The main products exported from South Africa to Estonia were Delivery Trucks ($51.2M), Wine ($1.68M), and Citrus ($1.5M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Estonia have increased at an annualized rate of 15.4%, from $30.2M in 2018 to $61.8M in 2023.

In 2018, Estonia exported $24M to South Africa. The main products exported from Estonia to South Africa were Thermostats ($2.46M), Rare-Earth Metal Compounds ($2.33M), and Hand Saws ($1.71M). During the last 5 years the exports of Estonia to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 3.7%, from $32.4M in 2023 to $24M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Estonia
Top DestinationFinland$2.71B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Estonia than South Africa included Finland ($2.71B), Latvia ($1.91B), and Lithuania ($1.74B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Estonia

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Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Estonia in the exports of Transportation ($52.1M), Vegetable Products ($4.87M), and Foodstuffs ($2.03M).

During 2018, Estonia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($8.12M), Instruments ($5.21M), and Chemical Products ($3.81M).

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2020, Estonia exported services to South Africa worth $46.8M, with Other business services ($44.1M), Computer and information services ($2.06M), and Transportation ($343k) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Estonia (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 Estonia. This means that a dot/product with the flag of South Africa indicates it has a comparative advantage over Estonia. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Estonia indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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