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Top Product $5.97BPlatinum
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Top Product $431MCars
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 2.07Rnk 1 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Japan In 2022, South Africa exported $8.85B to Japan. The main products that South Africa exported to Japan are Platinum ($5.97B), Cars ($657M), and Iron Ore ($399M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Japan have increased at an annualized rate of 4.66%, from $2.59B in 1995 to $8.85B in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa did not export any services to Japan.

Japan-South Africa In 2022, Japan exported $2.51B to South Africa. The main products that Japan exported to South Africa were Cars ($431M), Delivery Trucks ($308M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($227M). During the last 27 years the exports of Japan to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $3.05B in 1995 to $2.51B in 2022.

In 2009, Japan exported services to South Africa worth $748M, with Services not allocated ($374M), Transportation ($128M), and Royalties and license fees ($115M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Japan ranked 1 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 2.07), and 4 in total exports ($728B).

Latest Trends

February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR5.85B and imported ZAR3.08B from Japan, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR2.77B. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-2.67B (-31.3%) from ZAR8.52B to ZAR5.85B, while imports decreased by ZAR-640M (-17.2%) from ZAR3.72B to ZAR3.08B.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Japan were Platinum (ZAR6.13B), Coal Briquettes (ZAR839M), Manganese Ore (ZAR305M), Raw Aluminium (ZAR248M), and Fuel Wood (ZAR218M). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Japan were Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR1.1B), Cars (ZAR385M), Large Construction Vehicles (ZAR177M), Industrial Printers (ZAR150M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR120M).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR3.26B), Richards Bay (ZAR1.07B), Saldanha Bay (ZAR522M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR490M), and Durban (ZAR320M), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR2.22B), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR449M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR266M), Cape Town (ZAR63.2M), and Johannesburg (ZAR31.7M).

Growth In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Japan was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Platinum (ZAR-324M or -5.02%), Cars (ZAR-294M or -99.5%), and Ferroalloys (ZAR-126M or -90.8%). In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Japan was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Cars (ZAR-117M or -23.2%), Commodities not elsewhere specified (ZAR-89.4M or -7.53%), and Large Construction Vehicles (ZAR-57.1M or -24.4%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
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EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-2.67B(-31.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-640M(-17.2%)
MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)O.R. Tambo Int AirportZAR3.26B

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 2022, South Africa exported $8.85B to Japan. The main products exported from South Africa to Japan were Platinum ($5.97B), Cars ($657M), and Iron Ore ($399M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Japan have increased at an annualized rate of 4.66%, from $2.59B in 1995 to $8.85B in 2022.

In 2022, Japan exported $2.51B to South Africa. The main products exported from Japan to South Africa were Cars ($431M), Delivery Trucks ($308M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($227M). During the last 27 years the exports of Japan to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.72%, from $3.05B in 1995 to $2.51B in 2022.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Japan (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Japan (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Japan
Top DestinationUnited States$137B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Japan were Mozambique ($5.43B), Botswana ($4.74B), and Zimbabwe ($3.3B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Japan than South Africa were United States ($137B), China ($135B), and Chinese Taipei ($50.1B).

Difference in imports from Japan (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Japan

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Japan in the exports of Precious Metals ($5.98B), Mineral Products ($1.04B), and Transportation ($664M).

During 2022, Japan had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Transportation ($1.19B), Machines ($644M), and Metals ($174M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

In 2009, Japan exported services to South Africa worth $748M, with Services not allocated ($374M), Transportation ($128M), and Royalties and license fees ($115M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Japan (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2009)

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow.  This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Africa has comparative advantage over Japan. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Japan has comparative advantage over South Africa.

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Japan (Flag) (2022)

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