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Exports $16MRnk 123 / 214
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Top Product $4.15MOther Processed Fruits and Nuts
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Exports $29.9MRnk 7 / 127
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Top Product $29.3MGold
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.71Rnk 97 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH48.2%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,776CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.1%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$533CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH1.52%CURRENT US$
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South Africa-Niger In 2022, South Africa exported $16M to Niger. The main products that South Africa exported to Niger are Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($4.15M), Tanks and Armored vehicles ($3.26M), and Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($2.31M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Niger have increased at an annualized rate of 8.72%, from $1.67M in 1995 to $16M in 2022.

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

Niger-South Africa In 2022, Niger exported $29.9M to South Africa. The main products that Niger exported to South Africa were Gold ($29.3M), Spark-Ignition Engines ($229k), and Excavation Machinery ($169k). During the last 27 years the exports of Niger to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 15.1%, from $680k in 1995 to $29.9M in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.076), and 34 in total exports ($147B). That same year, Niger ranked 97 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.71), and 136 in total exports ($3.24B).

Latest Trends

February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR1.69M and imported ZAR1.45k from Niger, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR1.68M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-8.84M (-84%) from ZAR10.5M to ZAR1.69M, while imports decreased by ZAR-60.8k (-97.7%) from ZAR62.2k to ZAR1.45k.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Niger were Gas Turbines (ZAR723k), Aircraft parts including unmanned craft (ZAR59.6k), Brochures (ZAR21.8k), and Wine (ZAR2.16k). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Niger were Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment (ZAR205k), X-Ray Equipment (ZAR84.8k), Electric Batteries (ZAR73.5k), Fire Extinguishers Preparations (ZAR26.2k), and Electrical Transformers (ZAR21.5k).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.48M) and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR211k), while imports destinations were mainly O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.45k).

Growth In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Niger was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Niger was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in Aircraft parts including unmanned craft (ZAR-25.1k or -80.1%).

Latest Trade

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Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-8.84M(-84%)
IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-60.8k(-97.7%)
MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)O.R. Tambo Int AirportZAR1.48M

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 $16M to Niger. The main products exported from South Africa to Niger were Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($4.15M), Tanks and Armored vehicles ($3.26M), and Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($2.31M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Niger have increased at an annualized rate of 8.72%, from $1.67M in 1995 to $16M in 2022.

In 2022, Niger exported $29.9M to South Africa. The main products exported from Niger to South Africa were Gold ($29.3M), Spark-Ignition Engines ($229k), and Excavation Machinery ($169k). During the last 27 years the exports of Niger to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 15.1%, from $680k in 1995 to $29.9M in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Niger
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$2.23B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Niger were China ($23.4B), United States ($10.9B), and Germany ($9.96B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Niger than South Africa were Chad ($7.89M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Niger

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Niger in the exports of Foodstuffs ($6.11M), Transportation ($6.1M), and Machines ($1.72M).

During 2022, Niger had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Precious Metals ($29.3M), Machines ($430k), and Metals ($122k).

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 Niger. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Niger has comparative advantage over South Africa.

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

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