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Exports $84MRnk 83 / 214
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Top Product $6.83MSulfate Chemical Woodpulp
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Exports $123MRnk 39 / 205
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Top Product $23.7MOffice Machine Parts
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.71Rnk 37 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH54.4%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$3,499CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH30.9%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Philippines Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $84M to Philippines. The main products that South Africa exported to Philippines were Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($6.83M), Explosive Ammunition ($6.47M), and Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($5.42M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Philippines have increased at an annualized rate of 12.6%, from $46.5M in 2017 to $84M in 2022.

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

Philippines-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Philippines exported $123M to South Africa. The main products that Philippines exported to South Africa were Office Machine Parts ($23.7M), Other Electrical Machinery ($11.1M), and Integrated Circuits ($9.33M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Philippines to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 41.7%,  from $21.4M in 2017 to $123M in 2022.

In 2022, Philippines 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, Philippines ranked 37 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.71), and 40 in total exports ($110B).

Latest Trends

March, 2024

About

Overview In March 2024, South Africa exported ZAR135M and imported ZAR175M from Philippines, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR40.3M. Between March 2023 and March 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR61M (82.8%) from ZAR73.7M to ZAR135M, while imports decreased by ZAR-147M (-45.7%) from ZAR322M to ZAR175M.

Trade In March 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Philippines were Propellant Powders (ZAR27.7M), Starches (ZAR10.4M), Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp (ZAR9.05M), Animal Food (ZAR3.51M), and Kraft Paper (ZAR3.48M). In March 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Philippines were Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR106M), Industrial Printers (ZAR49.5M), Other Electrical Machinery (ZAR24.6M), Video Displays (ZAR11.9M), and Integrated Circuits (ZAR11.9M).

Origins In March 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR66.3M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR27.2M), Durban (ZAR21.9M), Germiston/Alberton (ZAR6.36M), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR4.54M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR117M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR41.2M), Cape Town (ZAR5.99M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR5.31M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR2.75M).

Growth In March 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Philippines was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Other Processed Fruits and Nuts (ZAR1.25M or 77%), Radioactive Chemicals (ZAR648k or 572%), and Stone Processing Machines (ZAR636k or 221%). In March 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Philippines was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR-30M or -22.1%), Coconut Oil (ZAR-3.01M or -81.9%), and Non-Retail Synthetic Staple Fibers Yarn (ZAR-2.38M or -71.3%).

Latest Trade

Flow
Time Scale
Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (March 2023 - March 2024)ZAR61M(82.8%)
IMPORT GROWTH (March 2023 - March 2024)ZAR-147M(-45.7%)
MAIN EXPORTER (March 2024)Cape TownZAR66.3M

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 $84M to Philippines. The main products exported from South Africa to Philippines were Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($6.83M), Explosive Ammunition ($6.47M), and Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($5.42M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Philippines have increased at an annualized rate of 12.6%, from $46.5M in 2017 to $84M in 2022.

In 2017, Philippines exported $123M to South Africa. The main products exported from Philippines to South Africa were Office Machine Parts ($23.7M), Other Electrical Machinery ($11.1M), and Integrated Circuits ($9.33M). During the last 22 years the exports of Philippines to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 41.7%, from $21.4M in 1995 to $123M in 2017.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Philippines
Top DestinationUnited States$15.5B

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Philippines included India ($9.14B), China ($23.4B), and Mozambique ($5.43B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Philippines than South Africa included Hong Kong ($12.6B), Singapore ($7.07B), and United States ($15.5B).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Philippines

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Philippines in the exports of Foodstuffs ($14.5M), Paper Goods ($9.43M), and Machines ($9.09M).

During 2017, Philippines had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($67.2M), Instruments ($8.9M), and Textiles ($6.13M).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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