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2023
Exports $181kWorld Rnk 38 / 105
Flag Rnk 1090 / 1214
2023
Destination $50k Mozambique
2022 - 2023
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $50kMozambique
2023
Imports $2.3MWorld Rnk 33 / 177
Flag Rnk 883 / 1211
2023
Origin $477k Switzerland
2022 - 2023
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $477kSwitzerland
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of South Africa0.07Rnk 59 / 132

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Exports In 2023, South Africa exported $181k in Processed Mica, making it the 38th largest exporter of Processed Mica in the world. At the same year, Processed Mica was the 1090th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Processed Mica exports from South Africa are: Mozambique ($106k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($25.2k), Zimbabwe ($11.6k), Namibia ($9.17k), and Belgium ($7.51k).

The fastest growing export markets for Processed Mica of South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Mozambique ($50k), Namibia ($8.1k), and Egypt ($5.32k).

Imports In 2023, South Africa imported $2.3M in Processed Mica, becoming the 33rd largest importer of Processed Mica in the world. At the same year, Processed Mica was the 883rd most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Processed Mica primarily from: Switzerland ($869k), Austria ($509k), United Kingdom ($264k), China ($247k), and South Korea ($141k).

The fastest growing import markets in Processed Mica for South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Switzerland ($477k), Austria ($252k), and United Kingdom ($94.3k).

Latest Trends

November 2024

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Overview In November 2024 South Africa's Processed Mica exports accounted up to ZAR22.5k and imports accounted up to ZAR4.05M, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR4.02M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of South Africa's   Processed Mica have decreased by ZAR-378k (-94.4%) from ZAR400k to ZAR22.5k, while imports increased by ZAR527k (15%) from ZAR3.52M to ZAR4.05M.

Destinations In November 2024, Processed Mica were exported mostly to Zambia (ZAR17.4k), Kenya (ZAR3.08k), and Zimbabwe (ZAR2.06k), and were imported mostly from United Kingdom (ZAR1.59M), China (ZAR1.02M), Austria (ZAR794k), Italy (ZAR221k), and Switzerland (ZAR198k).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Processed Mica's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by a decrease in exports to Zambia (ZAR-2.65k or -96.3%). In November 2024, the increase in Processed Mica's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Switzerland (ZAR1.33M or 84.7%), United Kingdom (ZAR1.06M or 229%), and Austria (ZAR971k or 115%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

Time Scale
Flow
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EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-378k(-94.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR527k(15%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)KomatipoortZAR261k
MAIN DESTINATION (November 2024)ZambiaZAR17.4k

This section shows Processed Mica'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 Processed Mica over time.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$181k
IMPORTS (2023)$2.3M
NET TRADE (2023)-$2.12M

In 2023, South Africa exported $181k in Processed Mica. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Processed Mica were Mozambique ($106k), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($25.2k), Zimbabwe ($11.6k), Namibia ($9.17k), and Belgium ($7.51k).

In 2023, South Africa imported $2.3M in Processed Mica, mainly from Switzerland ($869k), Austria ($509k), United Kingdom ($264k), China ($247k), and South Korea ($141k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

Flow
THE FASTEST GROWING Processed Mica EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
Mozambique$50k (89.7%)
Namibia$8.1k (759%)
Egypt$5.32k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Processed Mica BY South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
Uganda-$4.12k (-100%)
Saudi Arabia-$3.57k (-100%)
Tanzania-$2.49k (-83.3%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Processed Mica were:
China $124M
Austria $30M
Germany $29.1M
In 2023, South Africa's main importing competitors in Processed Mica were:
United States $46.8M
Germany $34.7M
China $21.9M

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Trade Value of Processed Mica by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALBelgium+ $3.15k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $132k

Processed Mica’s highest export potential is Belgium. With an export gap of $3.15k.   Processed Mica’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $132k.

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