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Exports $18.9MRnk 119 / 214
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Top Product $6.92MDelivery Trucks
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Exports $27.6MRnk 62 / 188
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Top Product $4.72MRare-Earth Metal Compounds
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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$38.1BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH65.5%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$28,333CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH62.8%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Estonia Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $18.9M to Estonia. The main products that South Africa exported to Estonia were Delivery Trucks ($6.92M), Chromium Ore ($4.18M), and Citrus ($1.09M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Estonia have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.81%, from $19.7M in 2017 to $18.9M in 2022.

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

Estonia-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Estonia exported $27.6M to South Africa. The main products that Estonia exported to South Africa were Rare-Earth Metal Compounds ($4.72M), Refined Petroleum ($4.13M), and Hand Saws ($1.93M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Estonia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 2.13%,  from $21M in 2017 to $27.6M in 2022.

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 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076),  and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Estonia ranked 74 in total exports ($23.1B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

September, 2024

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Overview In September 2024, South Africa exported ZAR3.06M and imported ZAR35.9M from Estonia, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR32.9M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR203k (7.1%) from ZAR2.85M to ZAR3.06M, while imports increased by ZAR7.88M (28.1%) from ZAR28M to ZAR35.9M.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Estonia were Chromium Ore (ZAR4.35M), Fruit Juice (ZAR722k), Paintings (ZAR402k), Insulated Wire (ZAR119k), and Glues (ZAR119k). In September 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Estonia were Refined Petroleum (ZAR6.85M), Telephones (ZAR4.23M), Stone Processing Machines (ZAR4.16M), Chemical Analysis Instruments (ZAR3.52M), and Thermostats (ZAR3M).

Origins In September 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Johannesburg (ZAR1.92M), Cape Town (ZAR712k), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR382k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR39.6k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR15.7M), Cape Town (ZAR10.7M), Durban (ZAR6.34M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR1.65M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR1.19M).

Growth In September 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Estonia was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Paintings (ZAR350k or 674%). In September 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Estonia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Stone Processing Machines (ZAR4.12M or 10.8k%), Refined Petroleum (ZAR3.93M or 135%), and Telephones (ZAR3.49M or 478%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR203k(7.1%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR7.88M(28.1%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)JohannesburgZAR1.92M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $18.9M to Estonia. The main products exported from South Africa to Estonia were Delivery Trucks ($6.92M), Chromium Ore ($4.18M), and Citrus ($1.09M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Estonia have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.81%, from $19.7M in 2017 to $18.9M in 2022.

In 2017, Estonia exported $27.6M to South Africa. The main products exported from Estonia to South Africa were Rare-Earth Metal Compounds ($4.72M), Refined Petroleum ($4.13M), and Hand Saws ($1.93M). During the last 5 years the exports of Estonia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 2.13%, from $21M in 2022 to $27.6M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Estonia
Top DestinationFinland$3B

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 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Estonia included China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and India ($9.14B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Estonia than South Africa included Finland ($3B), Latvia ($2.77B), and Sweden ($1.9B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Estonia

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Estonia in the exports of Transportation ($7.01M), Mineral Products ($4.26M), and Vegetable Products ($3.16M).

During 2017, Estonia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($7.07M), Machines ($5.74M), and Mineral Products ($4.54M).

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) (2022)

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