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2022
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Exports $12.2MRnk 128 / 214
2022
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Top Product $1.89MCars
2022
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Exports $3.37MRnk 75 / 177
2022
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Top Product $1.62MCoffee
2022
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
2022
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.38Rnk 48 / 133
2022
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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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2022
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Lebanon Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $12.2M to Lebanon. The main products that South Africa exported to Lebanon were Cars ($1.89M), Other Animals ($1.4M), and Pesticides ($1.25M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Lebanon have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.4%, from $23.7M in 2017 to $12.2M in 2022.

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

Lebanon-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Lebanon exported $3.37M to South Africa. The main products that Lebanon exported to South Africa were Coffee ($1.62M), Industrial Food Preperation Machinery ($245k), and Rubber ($180k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Lebanon to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 59.7%,  from $316M in 2017 to $3.37M in 2022.

In 2022, Lebanon 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, Lebanon ranked 48 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.38), and 129 in total exports ($4.41B).

Latest Trends

September, 2024

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Overview In September 2024, South Africa exported ZAR13.4M and imported ZAR5.34M from Lebanon, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR8.11M. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-7.77M (-36.6%) from ZAR21.2M to ZAR13.4M, while imports decreased by ZAR-13.6M (-71.8%) from ZAR18.9M to ZAR5.34M.

Trade In September 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Lebanon were Other Animals (ZAR1.29M), Tropical Fruits (ZAR251k), Propylene Polymers (ZAR216k), Sauces and Seasonings (ZAR181k), and Pepper (ZAR94.5k). In September 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Lebanon were Coffee (ZAR954k), Wine (ZAR185k), Baked Goods (ZAR123k), Pure Olive Oil (ZAR20.9k), and Other Nuts (ZAR15k).

Origins In September 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR6.96M), Cape Town (ZAR2.49M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR1.83M), Durban (ZAR1.28M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR650k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR2.99M), Durban (ZAR1.94M), Cape Town (ZAR396k), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR5.98k).

Growth In September 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Lebanon was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Other Animals (ZAR-2.04M or -61.3%) and Beauty Products (ZAR-79.9k or -45.9%). In September 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Lebanon was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR-7.77M(-36.6%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)ZAR-13.6M(-71.8%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)O.R. Tambo Int AirportZAR6.96M

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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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $12.2M to Lebanon. The main products exported from South Africa to Lebanon were Cars ($1.89M), Other Animals ($1.4M), and Pesticides ($1.25M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Lebanon have decreased at an annualized rate of 12.4%, from $23.7M in 2017 to $12.2M in 2022.

In 2017, Lebanon exported $3.37M to South Africa. The main products exported from Lebanon to South Africa were Coffee ($1.62M), Industrial Food Preperation Machinery ($245k), and Rubber ($180k). During the last 5 years the exports of Lebanon to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 59.7%, from $316M in 2022 to $3.37M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Lebanon
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$956M

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Lebanon than South Africa included Syria ($370M), Iraq ($162M), and Egypt ($234M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Lebanon

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Scale

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Lebanon in the exports of Chemical Products ($2.95M), Transportation ($1.95M), and Animal Products ($1.75M).

During 2017, Lebanon had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Vegetable Products ($1.63M), Machines ($615k), and Textiles ($309k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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