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Exports $13MRnk 132 / 211
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Top Product $3.99MRaw Aluminium
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Exports $37.9MRnk 48 / 171
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Top Product $12MFluorides
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.13Rnk 56 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-0.32%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$3,978CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-8.97%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Tunisia Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $13M to Tunisia. The main products that South Africa exported to Tunisia were Raw Aluminium ($3.99M), Raw Lead ($2.14M), and Delivery Trucks ($1.24M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Tunisia have increased at an annualized rate of 8.04%, from $8.83M in 2018 to $13M in 2023.

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

Tunisia-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Tunisia exported $37.9M to South Africa. The main products that Tunisia exported to South Africa were Fluorides ($12M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($7.42M), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($3.64M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Tunisia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 5.4%,  from $29.2M in 2018 to $37.9M in 2023.

In 2023, Tunisia 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, Tunisia ranked 56 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.13), and 74 in total exports ($23.1B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, South Africa exported ZAR19.4M and imported ZAR91.1M from Tunisia, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR71.7M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR12.7M (192%) from ZAR6.62M to ZAR19.4M, while imports increased by ZAR56.1M (161%) from ZAR34.9M to ZAR91.1M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Tunisia were Ethylene Polymers (ZAR2.5M), Chromium Ore (ZAR2.02M), Radioactive Chemicals (ZAR153k), Garden Tools (ZAR12.2k), and Other Electrical Machinery (ZAR4.32k). In November 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Tunisia were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR17.3M), Insulated Wire (ZAR6.31M), Low-voltage Protection Equipment (ZAR3.84M), Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR3.43M), and Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites) (ZAR3.36M).

Origins In November 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR13.2M), Pretoria (ZAR5.88M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR258k), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR70.2k), and King Shaka Int Airport (ZAR6.68k), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR55.9M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR10.7M), Cape Town (ZAR10.4M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR7.05M), and Johannesburg (ZAR3.14M).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Tunisia was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in . In November 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Tunisia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR15.6M or 931%), Insulated Wire (ZAR4.64M or 279%), and Non-Knit Men's Suits (ZAR2.48M or 260%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR12.7M(192%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR56.1M(161%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)DurbanZAR13.2M

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 $13M to Tunisia. The main products exported from South Africa to Tunisia were Raw Aluminium ($3.99M), Raw Lead ($2.14M), and Delivery Trucks ($1.24M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Tunisia have increased at an annualized rate of 8.04%, from $8.83M in 2018 to $13M in 2023.

In 2018, Tunisia exported $37.9M to South Africa. The main products exported from Tunisia to South Africa were Fluorides ($12M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($7.42M), and Low-voltage Protection Equipment ($3.64M). During the last 5 years the exports of Tunisia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 5.4%, from $29.2M in 2023 to $37.9M in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Tunisia
Top DestinationFrance$5.19B

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Tunisia than South Africa included France ($5.19B), Italy ($3.87B), and Libya ($847M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Tunisia

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Tunisia in the exports of Metals ($6.4M), Transportation ($2.15M), and Chemical Products ($1.42M).

During 2018, Tunisia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Chemical Products ($12.9M), Machines ($8.53M), and Transportation ($7.46M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Top Product Potential South Africa Tunisia+$3.34MDelivery Trucks
Top Product Potential Tunisia South Africa+$9.44MRefined Petroleum

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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