2023
Exports
$15.2MWorld Rnk 39 / 174
Flag Rnk 452 / 1214
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Synthetic Coloring Matter
0.67Rnk 296 / 1025
2023
Imports
$75.4MWorld Rnk 34 / 214
Flag Rnk 215 / 1211
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of South Africa
0.07Rnk 59 / 132

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Exports In 2023, South Africa exported $15.2M in Synthetic Coloring Matter, making it the 39th largest exporter of Synthetic Coloring Matter in the world. At the same year, Synthetic Coloring Matter was the 452nd most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Synthetic Coloring Matter exports from South Africa are: Zambia ($1.98M), Zimbabwe ($1.51M), Nigeria ($1.12M), Eswatini ($973k), and Botswana ($924k).

The fastest growing export markets for Synthetic Coloring Matter of South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Zambia ($466k), Germany ($422k), and Kenya ($156k).

Imports In 2023, South Africa imported $75.4M in Synthetic Coloring Matter, becoming the 34th largest importer of Synthetic Coloring Matter in the world. At the same year, Synthetic Coloring Matter was the 215th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Synthetic Coloring Matter primarily from: India ($28.6M), China ($19M), Germany ($4.9M), United States ($3.13M), and Italy ($2.66M).

The fastest growing import markets in Synthetic Coloring Matter for South Africa between 2022 and 2023 were Hong Kong ($194k), Greece ($189k), and United States ($189k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Sierra Produce (2), Loblaws Supermarkets (2), and Pacific Trellis Fruit (1) were at the forefront of shipping Synthetic Coloring Matter from South Africa to the United States.

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November 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Color
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-8.04M(-43.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)ZAR-1.67M(-1.47%)
MAIN EXPORTER (November 2024)DurbanZAR9.36M
MAIN DESTINATION (November 2024)ZambiaZAR1.55M

This section shows Synthetic Coloring Matter'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 Synthetic Coloring Matter over time.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

Color
EXPORTS (2023)$15.2M
IMPORTS (2023)$75.4M
NET TRADE (2023)-$60.2M

In 2023, South Africa exported $15.2M in Synthetic Coloring Matter. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Synthetic Coloring Matter were Zambia ($1.98M), Zimbabwe ($1.51M), Nigeria ($1.12M), Eswatini ($973k), and Botswana ($924k).

In 2023, South Africa imported $75.4M in Synthetic Coloring Matter, mainly from India ($28.6M), China ($19M), Germany ($4.9M), United States ($3.13M), and Italy ($2.66M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

Flow
THE FASTEST GROWING Synthetic Coloring Matter EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
Zambia$466k (30.7%)
Germany$422k (130%)
Kenya$156k (30%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Synthetic Coloring Matter BY South Africa WERE (2022 - 2023):
United States-$1.8M (-89.5%)
Netherlands-$1.68M (-71.6%)
Turkey-$414k (-40.8%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Synthetic Coloring Matter were:
China $2.4B
India $2.34B
Germany $1.17B
In 2023, South Africa's main importing competitors in Synthetic Coloring Matter were:

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Trade Value of Synthetic Coloring Matter by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $2.02M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $9.53M

Synthetic Coloring Matter’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $2.02M.   Synthetic Coloring Matter’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $9.53M.

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