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About

South Africa-Palestine Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $182k to Palestine. The main products that South Africa exported to Palestine were Utility Meters ($170k), Wood Pulp Lyes ($11.1k), and Collector's Items ($1.53k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Palestine have decreased at an annualized rate of 36.4%, from $1.75M in 2018 to $182k in 2023.

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

Palestine-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Palestine exported $8.56k to South Africa. The main products that Palestine exported to South Africa were Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($4.7k), Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($819), and Other Plastic Products ($557). Over the past 5 years the exports of Palestine to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 48.6%,  from $240k in 2018 to $8.56k in 2023.

In 2023, Palestine 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, Palestine ranked 189 in total exports ($189M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $182k to Palestine. The main products exported from South Africa to Palestine were Utility Meters ($170k), Wood Pulp Lyes ($11.1k), and Collector's Items ($1.53k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Palestine have decreased at an annualized rate of 36.4%, from $1.75M in 2018 to $182k in 2023.

In 2018, Palestine exported $8.56k to South Africa. The main products exported from Palestine to South Africa were Other Knit Clothing Accessories ($4.7k), Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($819), and Other Plastic Products ($557). During the last 5 years the exports of Palestine to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 48.6%, from $240k in 2023 to $8.56k in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top Destination
China$29.5B
Palestine
Top Destination
Jordan$96.6M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Palestine than South Africa included Jordan ($96.6M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Palestine

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Palestine in the exports of Instruments ($170k), Chemical Products ($11.1k), and Arts and Antiques ($1.53k).

During 2018, Palestine had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Textiles ($4.87k), Metals ($1.57k), and Plastics and Rubbers ($557).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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