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2023
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Exports $637kRnk 181 / 211
2023
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Top Product $637kPhenols
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Exports $939Rnk 55 / 74
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Top Product $614Insulated Wire
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH17.6%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$4,330CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH7.62%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Samoa Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $637k to Samoa. The main products that South Africa exported to Samoa were Phenols ($637k) and Children's Picture Books ($145). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Samoa have increased at an annualized rate of 42%, from $110k in 2018 to $637k in 2023.

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

Samoa-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Samoa exported $939 to South Africa. The main products that Samoa exported to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($614) and Nonaqueous Pigments ($325). Over the past 5 years the exports of Samoa to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 23.9%,  from $3.68k in 2018 to $939 in 2023.

In 2023, Samoa 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, Samoa ranked 196 in total exports ($86.4M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

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Overview In N/A, South Africa exported ZARN/A and imported ZARN/A from Samoa, resulting in a N/A trade balance of ZARN/A. Between N/A and N/A the exports of South Africa have N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A, while imports N/A by ZARN/A (N/A) from ZARN/A to ZARN/A.

Trade In N/A, the top exports of South Africa to Samoa were . In N/A the top imports of South Africa from Samoa were Insulated Wire (ZAR10.5k).

Origins In N/A the exports of South Africa were mainly from Durban (ZAR1.69M), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR654).

Growth In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Samoa was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In N/A, the N/A in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Samoa was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

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MAIN EXPORTER (N/A)DurbanZAR1.69M

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 $637k to Samoa. The main products exported from South Africa to Samoa were Phenols ($637k) and Children's Picture Books ($145). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Samoa have increased at an annualized rate of 42%, from $110k in 2018 to $637k in 2023.

In 2018, Samoa exported $939 to South Africa. The main products exported from Samoa to South Africa were Insulated Wire ($614) and Nonaqueous Pigments ($325). During the last 5 years the exports of Samoa to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 23.9%, from $3.68k in 2023 to $939 in 2018.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Samoa
Top DestinationIndia$22.2M

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

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Samoa than South Africa included American Samoa ($8.46M), Tokelau ($4.33M), and Cook Islands ($727k).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Samoa

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

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Samoa in the exports of Chemical Products ($637k) and Paper Goods ($145).

During 2018, Samoa had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($614) and Chemical Products ($325).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

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

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