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2023
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Exports $1.64MRnk 168 / 211
2023
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Top Product $628kOther Edible Preparations
2023
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Exports $207kRnk 53 / 113
2023
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Top Product $176kBaked Goods
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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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Syria Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $1.64M to Syria. The main products that South Africa exported to Syria were Other Edible Preparations ($628k), Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($344k), and Malt Extract ($255k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.46%, from $2.42M in 2018 to $1.64M in 2023.

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

Syria-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Syria exported $207k to South Africa. The main products that Syria exported to South Africa were Baked Goods ($176k), Jams ($5.92k), and Soups and Broths ($3.45k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.27%,  from $165k in 2018 to $207k in 2023.

In 2023, Syria 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, Syria ranked 155 in total exports ($1.27B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, South Africa exported ZAR5.95M and imported ZAR210k from Syria, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR5.74M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR3.22M (118%) from ZAR2.73M to ZAR5.95M, while imports decreased by ZAR-66.4k (-24%) from ZAR277k to ZAR210k.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Syria were Coal Briquettes (ZAR983k) and Corn (ZAR469k). In October 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Syria were .

Origins In October 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from N/A, while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town (ZAR210k).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Syria was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in . In November 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Syria was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)ZAR3.22M(118%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-66.4k(-24%)

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
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $1.64M to Syria. The main products exported from South Africa to Syria were Other Edible Preparations ($628k), Non-Retail Animal Hair Yarn ($344k), and Malt Extract ($255k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Syria have decreased at an annualized rate of 7.46%, from $2.42M in 2018 to $1.64M in 2023.

In 2018, Syria exported $207k to South Africa. The main products exported from Syria to South Africa were Baked Goods ($176k), Jams ($5.92k), and Soups and Broths ($3.45k). During the last 5 years the exports of Syria to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.27%, from $165k in 2023 to $207k in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Syria
Top DestinationTurkey$363M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Syria than South Africa included Lebanon ($131M) and Jordan ($64.2M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Syria

Flow
Scale

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Syria in the exports of Foodstuffs ($882k), Textiles ($344k), and Chemical Products ($258k).

During 2018, Syria had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Foodstuffs ($194k), Vegetable Products ($4.95k), and Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($4k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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