Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes in South Africa | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $292k in Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes, making it the 35th largest exporter of Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes in the world. At the same year, Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes was the 1049th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes exports from South Africa are: Saudi Arabia ($89.8k), Zimbabwe ($83.2k), Tanzania ($49.4k), Mauritius ($48.6k), and Madagascar ($20.5k).

The fastest growing export markets for Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Saudi Arabia ($75.7k), Tanzania ($49.4k), and Mauritius ($28k).

Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $141M in Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes, becoming the 7th largest importer of Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes in the world. At the same year, Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes was the 151st most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes primarily from: Spain ($72.2M), Saudi Arabia ($55.2M), China ($8.39M), United Arab Emirates ($2.37M), and Egypt ($865k).

The fastest growing import markets in Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Saudi Arabia ($19M), China ($5.82M), and Spain ($4.67M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes from South Africa to the United States.

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October 2023

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Overview In October 2023 South Africa's Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes exports accounted up to ZAR78.3k and imports accounted up to ZAR180M, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR180M. Between May 2022 and October 2023 the exports of South Africa's Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes have decreased by ZAR-562k (-87.8%) from ZAR640k to ZAR78.3k, while imports decreased by ZAR-2.54M (-1.39%) from ZAR183M to ZAR180M.

Destinations In October 2023, Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes were exported mostly to , and were imported mostly from Spain (ZAR103M), Saudi Arabia (ZAR76.2M), Israel (ZAR532k), and Belgium (ZAR89k).

Growth In October 2023, the decrease in Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by a decrease in exports to . In January 2024, the decrease in Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by a decrease in imports from Spain (ZAR-44.2M or -38.3%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (May 2022 - October 2023)ZAR-562k(-87.8%)

IMPORT GROWTH (January 2023 - January 2024)ZAR-2.54M(-1.39%)

MAIN EXPORTER (October 2023)

MAIN DESTINATION (October 2023)

This section shows Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes'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 Alkylbenzenes and Alkylnaphthalenes over time.

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