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Top Product $639MCoal Briquettes
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Exports $229MRnk 33 / 199
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Top Product $31.2MCellulose Fibers Paper
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.033Rnk 61 / 124
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.54Rnk 85 / 124
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH67.8%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Pakistan In 2022, South Africa exported $768M to Pakistan. The main products that South Africa exported to Pakistan are Coal Briquettes ($639M), Scrap Iron ($29.4M), and Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($22.9M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Pakistan have increased at an annualized rate of 9.13%, from $72.6M in 1995 to $768M in 2022.

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

Pakistan-South Africa In 2022, Pakistan exported $229M to South Africa. The main products that Pakistan exported to South Africa were Cellulose Fibers Paper ($31.2M), Light Pure Woven Cotton ($24M), and Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics ($21.7M). During the last 27 years the exports of Pakistan to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 7.94%, from $29.1M in 1995 to $229M in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 61 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.033), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Pakistan ranked 85 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.54), and 66 in total exports ($38.6B).

Latest Trends

January, 2024

About

Overview In January 2024, South Africa exported ZAR621M and imported ZAR374M from Pakistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR247M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR556M (849%) from ZAR65.4M to ZAR621M, while imports increased by ZAR47.6M (14.6%) from ZAR327M to ZAR374M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Pakistan were Acyclic Alcohols (ZAR27.8M), Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp (ZAR6.83M), Sauces and Seasonings (ZAR5.38M), Coal Briquettes (ZAR3.65M), and Coated Flat-Rolled Iron (ZAR2.57M). In January 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Pakistan were Petroleum Coke (ZAR53.3M), Cellulose Fibers Paper (ZAR47M), House Linens (ZAR33.5M), Light Pure Woven Cotton (ZAR23.3M), and Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics (ZAR20.7M).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Richards Bay (ZAR535M), Durban (ZAR59M), Oshoek (ZAR16.8M), Johannesburg (ZAR5.95M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR1.36M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR270M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR53M), Cape Town (ZAR24.7M), Johannesburg (ZAR16.9M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR4.52M).

Growth In January 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Pakistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Sauces and Seasonings (ZAR4.29M or 392%), Wood Pulp Lyes (ZAR1.71M or 689%), and Sheep Hides (ZAR306k or 29.6%). In January 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Pakistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Sports Equipment (ZAR10.4M or 165%), Leather Apparel (ZAR5.99M or 102%), and House Linens (ZAR5.86M or 21.2%).

Latest Trade

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Time Scale
Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR556M(849%)
IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR47.6M(14.6%)
MAIN EXPORTER (January 2024)Richards BayZAR535M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Africa exported $768M to Pakistan. The main products exported from South Africa to Pakistan were Coal Briquettes ($639M), Scrap Iron ($29.4M), and Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($22.9M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Pakistan have increased at an annualized rate of 9.13%, from $72.6M in 1995 to $768M in 2022.

In 2022, Pakistan exported $229M to South Africa. The main products exported from Pakistan to South Africa were Cellulose Fibers Paper ($31.2M), Light Pure Woven Cotton ($24M), and Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics ($21.7M). During the last 27 years the exports of Pakistan to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 7.94%, from $29.1M in 1995 to $229M in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Pakistan
Top DestinationUnited States$6.47B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Pakistan were China ($23.4B), India ($9.14B), and Japan ($8.85B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Pakistan than South Africa were Afghanistan ($975M), Bangladesh ($839M), and Oman ($479M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Pakistan

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Pakistan in the exports of Mineral Products ($641M), Metals ($50.2M), and Paper Goods ($23.1M).

During 2022, Pakistan had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($118M), Paper Goods ($31.8M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($12.4M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Pakistan. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Pakistan has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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