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Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $3.48B in Platinum unwrought or in powder form, making it the 1st largest exporter of Platinum unwrought or in powder form in the world. At the same year, Platinum unwrought or in powder form was the 8th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Platinum unwrought or in powder form exports from South Africa are: China ($1.31B), Japan ($542M), United States ($528M), Germany ($402M), and United Kingdom ($360M).

The fastest growing export markets for Platinum unwrought or in powder form of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were China ($1.23B), Germany ($184M), and Japan ($128M).

Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $122M in Platinum unwrought or in powder form, becoming the 13th largest importer of Platinum unwrought or in powder form in the world. At the same year, Platinum unwrought or in powder form was the 136th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Platinum unwrought or in powder form primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($47.9M), Zimbabwe ($45.2M), Germany ($19.1M), United Kingdom ($3.21M), and Norway ($2.74M).

The fastest growing import markets in Platinum unwrought or in powder form for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($47.9M), Germany ($5.13M), and United Kingdom ($3.21M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Loblaws Supermarkets (978), SAC (Société des alcools du Québec) (718), and Continental Tire (504) were at the forefront of shipping Platinum unwrought or in powder form from South Africa to the United States.

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (August 2023 - August 2024)ZAR-119M(-4.01%)
IMPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - August 2024)ZAR17.1M(301k%)
MAIN EXPORTER (August 2024)O.r. Tambo Int AirportZAR3.07B
MAIN DESTINATION (August 2024)United StatesZAR1.3B

This section shows Platinum unwrought or in powder form's 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 destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Platinum unwrought or in powder form over time.

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Unit Prices

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The following visualization shows the unit prices for Platinum unwrought or in powder form throughout time. Products without a clear unit are excluded.

Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$3.48B
IMPORTS (2022)$122M
NET TRADE (2022)$3.36B

In 2022, South Africa exported $3.48B in Platinum unwrought or in powder form. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Platinum unwrought or in powder form were China ($1.31B), Japan ($542M), United States ($528M), Germany ($402M), and United Kingdom ($360M).

In 2022, South Africa imported $122M in Platinum unwrought or in powder form, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($47.9M), Zimbabwe ($45.2M), Germany ($19.1M), United Kingdom ($3.21M), and Norway ($2.74M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Platinum unwrought or in powder form EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$1.23B (1.67k%)
Germany$184M (84.4%)
Japan$128M (30.8%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Platinum unwrought or in powder form BY South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
Hong Kong-$103M (-75.4%)
United States-$29.2M (-5.25%)
Russia-$23.5M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Platinum unwrought or in powder form were:
In 2022, South Africa's main importing competitors in Platinum unwrought or in powder form were:

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Trade Value of Platinum unwrought or in powder form by Exporters

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