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2023
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Exports $613MRnk 35 / 211
2023
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Top Product $240MCoal Briquettes
2023
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Exports $199MRnk 4 / 161
2023
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Top Product $63.6MNon-Knit Men's Suits
2023
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$14.6BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH19.1%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$11,613CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH18.9%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Mauritius Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $613M to Mauritius. The main products that South Africa exported to Mauritius were Coal Briquettes ($240M), Refined Petroleum ($44.1M), and Delivery Trucks ($32.8M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritius have increased at an annualized rate of 0.3%, from $604M in 2018 to $613M in 2023.

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

Mauritius-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Mauritius exported $199M to South Africa. The main products that Mauritius exported to South Africa were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($63.6M), Knit T-shirts ($28.9M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($15.4M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Mauritius to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.14%,  from $221M in 2018 to $199M in 2023.

In 2023, Mauritius 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, Mauritius ranked 140 in total exports ($2.74B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR485M and imported ZAR375M from Mauritius, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR110M. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-173M (-26.2%) from ZAR658M to ZAR485M, while imports increased by ZAR101M (37%) from ZAR274M to ZAR375M.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Mauritius were Refined Petroleum (ZAR229M), Coal Briquettes (ZAR152M), Bovine (ZAR23.9M), Delivery Trucks (ZAR15.1M), and Video Displays (ZAR8.3M). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Mauritius were Knit T-shirts (ZAR33.3M), Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR28.4M), Knit Men's Shirts (ZAR26M), Plastic Lids (ZAR19.7M), and Non-Knit Women's Suits (ZAR12.4M).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR199M), Richards Bay (ZAR82M), Cape Town (ZAR74.9M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR61.5M), and Pretoria (ZAR19M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR197M), Cape Town (ZAR79.2M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR50.8M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR39.9M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR4.26M).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Mauritius was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Coal Briquettes (ZAR-269M or -64%), Bricks (ZAR-28.3M or -99.9%), and Insulated Wire (ZAR-26.5M or -99.9%). In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Mauritius was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Knit Men's Shirts (ZAR15.1M or 139%), Plastic Lids (ZAR11.8M or 149%), and Knit Women's Suits (ZAR4.22M or 93.9%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-173M(-26.2%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR101M(37%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)DurbanZAR199M

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

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $613M to Mauritius. The main products exported from South Africa to Mauritius were Coal Briquettes ($240M), Refined Petroleum ($44.1M), and Delivery Trucks ($32.8M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Mauritius have increased at an annualized rate of 0.3%, from $604M in 2018 to $613M in 2023.

In 2018, Mauritius exported $199M to South Africa. The main products exported from Mauritius to South Africa were Non-Knit Men's Suits ($63.6M), Knit T-shirts ($28.9M), and Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric ($15.4M). During the last 5 years the exports of Mauritius to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.14%, from $221M in 2023 to $199M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Mauritius
Top DestinationUnited States$299M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Mauritius than South Africa included Comoros ($6.44M) and Cook Islands ($647k).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Mauritius

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Mauritius in the exports of Mineral Products ($286M), Foodstuffs ($58.6M), and Transportation ($55.5M).

During 2018, Mauritius had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($166M), Plastics and Rubbers ($11.1M), and Metals ($6.45M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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