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2023
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Exports $714kRnk 176 / 211
2023
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Top Product $180kAircraft parts (gliders, balloons, and powered aircraft)
2023
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Exports $16.7kRnk 41 / 76
2023
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Top Product $7.34kInsulated Wire
2023
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
2023
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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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2023
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-French Polynesia Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $714k to French Polynesia. The main products that South Africa exported to French Polynesia were Aircraft parts (gliders, balloons, and powered aircraft) ($180k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($152k), and Recreational Boats ($84.9k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.4%, from $2.38M in 2018 to $714k in 2023.

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

French Polynesia-South Africa Trade: In 2023, French Polynesia exported $16.7k to South Africa. The main products that French Polynesia exported to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($7.34k), Liquid Pumps ($3.5k), and Other Measuring Instruments ($1.27k). Over the past 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 44%,  from $2.7k in 2018 to $16.7k in 2023.

In 2023, French Polynesia 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, French Polynesia ranked 184 in total exports ($215M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR1.99M and imported ZAR133k from French Polynesia, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR1.86M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR1.28M (178%) from ZAR717k to ZAR1.99M, while imports increased by ZAR127k (1.96k%) from ZAR6.49k to ZAR133k.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of South Africa to French Polynesia were Other Processed Fruits and Nuts (ZAR490k) and Mattresses (ZAR4.45k). In November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from French Polynesia were .

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Beit Bridge (ZAR1.41M) and Cape Town (ZAR584k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR133k).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to French Polynesia was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Other Processed Fruits and Nuts (ZAR171k or 53.5%). In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from French Polynesia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR1.28M(178%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR127k(1.96k%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)Beit BridgeZAR1.41M

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 2023, South Africa exported $714k to French Polynesia. The main products exported from South Africa to French Polynesia were Aircraft parts (gliders, balloons, and powered aircraft) ($180k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($152k), and Recreational Boats ($84.9k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to French Polynesia have decreased at an annualized rate of 21.4%, from $2.38M in 2018 to $714k in 2023.

In 2018, French Polynesia exported $16.7k to South Africa. The main products exported from French Polynesia to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($7.34k), Liquid Pumps ($3.5k), and Other Measuring Instruments ($1.27k). During the last 5 years the exports of French Polynesia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 44%, from $2.7k in 2023 to $16.7k in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to French Polynesia (Flag) (2023)

Exports from French Polynesia (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
French Polynesia
Top DestinationJapan$94.6M

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

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

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from French Polynesia than from South Africa.

Difference in imports from French Polynesia (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - French Polynesia

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Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with French Polynesia in the exports of Transportation ($265k), Foodstuffs ($172k), and Chemical Products ($64.8k).

During 2018, French Polynesia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($13.4k), Instruments ($1.52k), and Textiles ($552).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and French Polynesia (Flag) (2023)

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