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South Africa (ZAF) and Norway (NOR) Trade

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South Africa-Norway In 2022, South Africa exported $292M to Norway. The main products that South Africa exported to Norway are Manganese Ore ($121M), Special Purpose Ships ($37.6M), and Raw Aluminium ($34.9M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 2.14%, from $165M in 1995 to $292M in 2022.

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

Norway-South Africa In 2022, Norway exported $114M to South Africa. The main products that Norway exported to South Africa were Non-fillet Fresh Fish ($27.6M), Newsprint ($7.35M), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($6.84M). During the last 27 years the exports of Norway to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.96%, from $40M in 1995 to $114M in 2022.

In 2003, Norway exported services to South Africa worth $2.37M, with Other business services ($2.21M) and Insurance services ($158k) 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, Norway ranked 43 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.54), and 28 in total exports ($285B).

Latest Trends

February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR309M and imported ZAR168M from Norway, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR142M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have increased by ZAR260M (530%) from ZAR49.1M to ZAR309M, while imports increased by ZAR37.3M (28.6%) from ZAR130M to ZAR168M.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Norway were Manganese Ore (ZAR121M), Grapes (ZAR15.3M), Refined Petroleum (ZAR14.4M), Sulfates (ZAR6.81M), and Wine (ZAR1.93M). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Norway were Non-fillet Fresh Fish (ZAR47.2M), Nitrogenous Fertilizers (ZAR23.7M), Washing and Bottling Machines (ZAR18.2M), Harvesting Machinery (ZAR15.2M), and Fish Fillets (ZAR13.6M).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Port Elizabeth (ZAR136M), Durban (ZAR98.8M), Cape Town (ZAR69.8M), Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR2.05M), and King Shaka Int Airport (ZAR2.04M), while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR47M), Cape Town (ZAR38.2M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR36.8M), Durban (ZAR36M), and Port Elizabeth (ZAR6.61M).

Growth In February 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Norway was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Refined Petroleum (ZAR9.89M or 222%), Grapes (ZAR7.69M or 101%), and Retail Wool or Animal Hair Yarn (ZAR454k or 123%). In February 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports from Norway was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in Nitrogenous Fertilizers (ZAR23.2M or 4.68k%), Washing and Bottling Machines (ZAR18.2M or 278k%), and Fish Fillets (ZAR10.6M or 347%).

Latest Trade

Flow

Exports

Imports

Time Scale

Year

Quarter

Month

Depth

HS2

HS4

HS6

Value

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR260M(530%)

IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR37.3M(28.6%)

MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)Port ElizabethZAR136M

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth

HS2

HS4

HS6

Value

Trade

Growth

Growth (%)

Year

In 2022, South Africa exported $292M to Norway. The main products exported from South Africa to Norway were Manganese Ore ($121M), Special Purpose Ships ($37.6M), and Raw Aluminium ($34.9M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 2.14%, from $165M in 1995 to $292M in 2022.

In 2022, Norway exported $114M to South Africa. The main products exported from Norway to South Africa were Non-fillet Fresh Fish ($27.6M), Newsprint ($7.35M), and Non-fillet Frozen Fish ($6.84M). During the last 27 years the exports of Norway to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 3.96%, from $40M in 1995 to $114M in 2022.

Exports from South Africa () to Norway () (2022)

Exports from Norway () to South Africa () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Color

Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B

Norway
Top DestinationGermany$78.1B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Africa than Norway were China ($23.4B), India ($9.14B), and Japan ($8.85B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Norway than South Africa were Germany ($78.1B), United Kingdom ($59.1B), and France ($25.9B).

Difference in imports from Norway () and South Africa () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Norway

Flow

Section

HS2

HS4

Scale

Log

Linear

Year

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Mineral Products ($130M), Transportation ($59.7M), and Metals ($39.1M).

During 2022, Norway had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Animal Products ($40.3M), Chemical Products ($23.5M), and Machines ($16.8M).

Service Trade

Bilateral Service Trade

Nor Year

In 2003, Norway exported services to South Africa worth $2.37M, with Other business services ($2.21M) and Insurance services ($158k) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Norway () to South Africa () (2003)

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Year

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

Product Space of South Africa () and Norway () (2022)

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