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Exports $80MRnk 72 / 214
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Top Product $19.3MRaw Aluminium
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Exports $89.5MRnk 59 / 208
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Top Product $18.4MPetroleum Coke
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.33Rnk 50 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$219BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-9.49%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$20,732CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-5.39%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Greece Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $80M to Greece. The main products that South Africa exported to Greece were Raw Aluminium ($19.3M), Scrap Aluminium ($11M), and Delivery Trucks ($8.98M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Greece have increased at an annualized rate of 3.48%, from $67.4M in 2017 to $80M in 2022.

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

Greece-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Greece exported $89.5M to South Africa. The main products that Greece exported to South Africa were Petroleum Coke ($18.4M), Packaged Medicaments ($15.3M), and Insulated Wire ($10.8M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Greece to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 31.8%,  from $22.5M in 2017 to $89.5M in 2022.

In 2020, Greece exported services to South Africa worth $324M, with Transportation ($315M), Travel ($4.11M), and Other business services ($3.77M) 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, Greece ranked 50 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.33), and 57 in total exports ($55.7B).

Latest Trends

March, 2024

About

Overview In March 2024, South Africa exported ZAR164M and imported ZAR71.9M from Greece, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR92.5M. Between March 2023 and March 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR53.8M (48.6%) from ZAR111M to ZAR164M, while imports decreased by ZAR-208M (-74.3%) from ZAR280M to ZAR71.9M.

Trade In March 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Greece were Molluscs (ZAR25.8M), Ethylene Polymers (ZAR7.59M), Refined Petroleum (ZAR6.67M), Processed Fish (ZAR1.67M), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish (ZAR1.66M). In March 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Greece were Petroleum Coke (ZAR76.1M), Insulated Wire (ZAR34.8M), Packaged Medicaments (ZAR24.8M), Iron Structures (ZAR20.9M), and Metal Stoppers (ZAR16M).

Origins In March 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR86M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR31.4M), Durban (ZAR28.4M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR8.43M), and Johannesburg (ZAR6.47M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR30.6M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR19.5M), Cape Town (ZAR10.7M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR8.28M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR1.38M).

Growth In March 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Greece was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Molluscs (ZAR12.2M or 90.6%), Refined Petroleum (ZAR6.58M or 7.11k%), and Orthopedic Appliances (ZAR312k or 137%). In March 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Greece was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Packaged Medicaments (ZAR-12M or -32.7%), Other Fruits (ZAR-4.38M or -59.7%), and Refined Petroleum (ZAR-2.79M or -54.8%).

Latest Trade

Flow
Time Scale
Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (March 2023 - March 2024)ZAR53.8M(48.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (March 2023 - March 2024)ZAR-208M(-74.3%)
MAIN EXPORTER (March 2024)Cape TownZAR86M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $80M to Greece. The main products exported from South Africa to Greece were Raw Aluminium ($19.3M), Scrap Aluminium ($11M), and Delivery Trucks ($8.98M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Greece have increased at an annualized rate of 3.48%, from $67.4M in 2017 to $80M in 2022.

In 2017, Greece exported $89.5M to South Africa. The main products exported from Greece to South Africa were Petroleum Coke ($18.4M), Packaged Medicaments ($15.3M), and Insulated Wire ($10.8M). During the last 22 years the exports of Greece to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 31.8%, from $22.5M in 1995 to $89.5M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Greece
Top DestinationItaly$5.82B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Greece included China ($23.4B), India ($9.14B), and Japan ($8.85B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Greece than South Africa included Bulgaria ($3.62B), Italy ($5.82B), and Cyprus ($2.92B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Greece

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Greece in the exports of Metals ($35.6M), Foodstuffs ($13.2M), and Transportation ($12.1M).

During 2017, Greece had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Metals ($27.1M), Machines ($25.3M), and Mineral Products ($25.1M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2020, Greece exported services to South Africa worth $324M, with Transportation ($315M), Travel ($4.11M), and Other business services ($3.77M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

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

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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