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Exports $1.42BRnk 23 / 211
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Top Product $907MFerroalloys
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Exports $963MRnk 33 / 213
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Top Product $366MPalm Oil
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.085Rnk 65 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH50.3%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$4,876CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH36.7%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Indonesia Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $1.42B to Indonesia. The main products that South Africa exported to Indonesia were Ferroalloys ($907M), Chromium Ore ($207M), and Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($80M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Indonesia have increased at an annualized rate of 7.31%, from $1B in 2018 to $1.42B in 2023.

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

Indonesia-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Indonesia exported $963M to South Africa. The main products that Indonesia exported to South Africa were Palm Oil ($366M), Refined Petroleum ($75.4M), and Large Construction Vehicles ($28.9M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Indonesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.42%,  from $787M in 2018 to $963M in 2023.

In 2023, Indonesia 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, Indonesia ranked 65 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.085), and 27 in total exports ($299B).

Latest Trends

December, 2024

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Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR982M and imported ZAR1.5B from Indonesia, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR521M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-208M (-17.5%) from ZAR1.19B to ZAR982M, while imports increased by ZAR364M (31.9%) from ZAR1.14B to ZAR1.5B.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Indonesia were Dissolving Grades Chemical Woodpulp (ZAR145M), Manganese Ore (ZAR52.2M), Raw Aluminium (ZAR23.8M), Raw Tobacco (ZAR17.5M), and Grapes (ZAR14.8M). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Indonesia were Palm Oil (ZAR407M), Large Construction Vehicles (ZAR169M), Textile Footwear (ZAR41M), Leather Footwear (ZAR34.1M), and Coconut Oil (ZAR31.1M).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Johannesburg (ZAR804M), Durban (ZAR147M), Cape Town (ZAR16.9M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR10.5M), and Germiston/Alberton (ZAR1.18M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR1.2B), Cape Town (ZAR118M), Johannesburg (ZAR68.6M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR56M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR47.9M).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Indonesia was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Ferroalloys (ZAR-236M or -100%), Manganese Ore (ZAR-71.7M or -57.8%), and Stone Processing Machines (ZAR-15.5M or -99.8%). In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Indonesia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Palm Oil (ZAR282M or 226%), Large Construction Vehicles (ZAR120M or 242%), and Coconut Oil (ZAR28.5M or 1.08k%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-208M(-17.5%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR364M(31.9%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)JohannesburgZAR804M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, South Africa exported $1.42B to Indonesia. The main products exported from South Africa to Indonesia were Ferroalloys ($907M), Chromium Ore ($207M), and Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($80M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Indonesia have increased at an annualized rate of 7.31%, from $1B in 2018 to $1.42B in 2023.

In 2018, Indonesia exported $963M to South Africa. The main products exported from Indonesia to South Africa were Palm Oil ($366M), Refined Petroleum ($75.4M), and Large Construction Vehicles ($28.9M). During the last 5 years the exports of Indonesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.42%, from $787M in 2023 to $963M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Indonesia
Top DestinationChina$70.7B

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from South Africa than Indonesia included Germany ($10.8B), United Kingdom ($9.01B), and Mozambique ($6.13B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Indonesia than South Africa included China ($70.7B), Japan ($23.7B), and Singapore ($15.8B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Indonesia

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Indonesia in the exports of Metals ($940M), Mineral Products ($232M), and Transportation ($101M).

During 2018, Indonesia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($413M), Machines ($104M), and Mineral Products ($76.5M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Indonesia+$69.5MGold
Top Product Potential Indonesia South Africa+$50.2MCars

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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