South Africa (ZAF) and Saint Helena (SHN) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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South Africa (ZAF) and Saint Helena (SHN) Trade

2022

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Exports $11MRnk 131 / 214

2022

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Top Product $919kAnimal Meal and Pellets

2022

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Exports $270kRnk 9 / 71

2022

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Top Product $239kDocuments of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps

2022

Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133

2022

GDP$406BCURRENT US$
Rnk 37 / 186

2012-2022

GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
Rnk 171 / 186

2022

GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
Rnk 95 / 186

2012-2022

GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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Latest Trends
Historical Data
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About

South Africa-Saint Helena Trade: In 2022, South Africa exported $11M to Saint Helena. The main products that South Africa exported to Saint Helena were Animal Meal and Pellets ($919k), Vitamins ($736k), and Cars ($559k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Saint Helena have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.6%, from $20.3M in 2017 to $11M in 2022.

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

Saint Helena-South Africa Trade: In 2022, Saint Helena exported $270k to South Africa. The main products that Saint Helena exported to South Africa were Documents of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps ($239k), Paintings ($15k), and Other Engines ($3.67k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 24.2%, from $91.3k in 2017 to $270k in 2022.

In 2022, Saint Helena 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, Saint Helena ranked 205 in total exports ($38.5M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

July, 2024

About

Overview In July 2024, South Africa exported ZAR13.6M and imported ZAR309k from Saint Helena, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR13.3M. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR4.8M (54.7%) from ZAR8.78M to ZAR13.6M, while imports increased by ZAR168k (119%) from ZAR141k to ZAR309k.

Trade In July 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Saint Helena were Milk (ZAR1.76M), Poultry Meat (ZAR1.76M), Refined Petroleum (ZAR1.13M), Air Pumps (ZAR935k), and Vitamins (ZAR787k). In July 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Saint Helena were Transmissions (ZAR101k), Iron Gas Containers (ZAR26k), Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR9.78k), Other Iron Products (ZAR2.3k), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR575).

Origins In July 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR12.5M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR873k), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR180k), while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town (ZAR296k), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR12k), and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.37k).

Growth In July 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Saint Helena was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (ZAR1.04M or 1.09k%), Air Pumps (ZAR932k or 37.8k%), and Iron Pipes (ZAR662k or 1.53k%). In July 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports from Saint Helena was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in N/A.

Latest Trade

Time Scale

Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Value

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

Depth

HS2

HS4

HS6

EXPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)ZAR4.8M(54.7%)

IMPORT GROWTH (July 2023 - July 2024)ZAR168k(119%)

MAIN EXPORTER (July 2024)Cape TownZAR12.5M

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

HS2

HS4

HS6

Value

Trade

Growth

Growth (%)

Year

In 2022, South Africa exported $11M to Saint Helena. The main products exported from South Africa to Saint Helena were Animal Meal and Pellets ($919k), Vitamins ($736k), and Cars ($559k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Saint Helena have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.6%, from $20.3M in 2017 to $11M in 2022.

In 2017, Saint Helena exported $270k to South Africa. The main products exported from Saint Helena to South Africa were Documents of title (bonds etc) and unused stamps ($239k), Paintings ($15k), and Other Engines ($3.67k). During the last 5 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 24.2%, from $91.3k in 2022 to $270k in 2017.

Exports from South Africa () to Saint Helena () (2022)

Exports from Saint Helena () to South Africa () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B

Saint Helena
Top DestinationUnited States$21.2M

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Africa than Saint Helena included China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from Saint Helena than from South Africa.

Difference in imports from Saint Helena () and South Africa () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Saint Helena

Flow

Section

HS2

HS4

Scale

Log

Linear

Year

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Saint Helena in the exports of Foodstuffs ($3.23M), Machines ($1.37M), and Chemical Products ($1.3M).

During 2017, Saint Helena had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Paper Goods ($239k), Arts and Antiques ($15k), and Machines ($7.35k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Year

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

Product Space of South Africa () and Saint Helena () (2022)

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