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Exports $10.1MRnk 134 / 214
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Top Product $972kElectrical Power Accessories
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Exports $150kRnk 38 / 95
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Top Product $65.7kInsect Resins
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.076Rnk 59 / 133
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GDP$406BCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH-6.57%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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South Africa-Somalia In 2022, South Africa exported $10.1M to Somalia. The main products that South Africa exported to Somalia are Electrical Power Accessories ($972k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($903k), and Apples and Pears ($679k). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Somalia have increased at an annualized rate of 5.13%, from $2.61M in 1995 to $10.1M in 2022.

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

Somalia-South Africa In 2022, Somalia exported $150k to South Africa. The main products that Somalia exported to South Africa were Insect Resins ($65.7k), Other Oily Seeds ($34.8k), and Hand-Woven Rugs ($31k). During the last 27 years the exports of Somalia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 21.6%, from $770 in 1995 to $150k in 2022.

In 2022, Somalia 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, Somalia ranked 167 in total exports ($569M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Africa exported ZAR12.7M and imported ZAR19.3k from Somalia, resulting in a positive trade balance of ZAR12.7M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-15.6M (-55.1%) from ZAR28.3M to ZAR12.7M, while imports increased by ZAR19.3k (965k%) from ZAR2 to ZAR19.3k.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Somalia were Other Processed Fruits and Nuts (ZAR19.5M), Olive Oil (ZAR1.94M), Corn (ZAR1.57M), Processed Fish (ZAR1.22M), and Other Processed Vegetables (ZAR766k). In February 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Somalia were .

Origins In February 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town (ZAR7.09M), Durban (ZAR3.3M), O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR1.29M), Port Elizabeth (ZAR1.05M), and Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR750), while imports destinations were mainly Durban (ZAR19.3k).

Growth In February 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Somalia was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In February 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Somalia was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR-15.6M(-55.1%)
IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)ZAR19.3k(965k%)
MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)Cape TownZAR7.09M

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 $10.1M to Somalia. The main products exported from South Africa to Somalia were Electrical Power Accessories ($972k), Other Processed Fruits and Nuts ($903k), and Apples and Pears ($679k). During the last 27 years the exports of South Africa to Somalia have increased at an annualized rate of 5.13%, from $2.61M in 1995 to $10.1M in 2022.

In 2022, Somalia exported $150k to South Africa. The main products exported from Somalia to South Africa were Insect Resins ($65.7k), Other Oily Seeds ($34.8k), and Hand-Woven Rugs ($31k). During the last 27 years the exports of Somalia to South Africa have increased at an annualized rate of 21.6%, from $770 in 1995 to $150k in 2022.

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

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

Market Competitiveness

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South Africa
Top DestinationChina$23.4B
Somalia
Top DestinationUnited Arab Emirates$283M

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

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from Somalia than South Africa were Oman ($173M).

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

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Somalia

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

During 2022, South Africa had a large net trade with Somalia in the exports of Machines ($2.08M), Foodstuffs ($1.72M), and Vegetable Products ($1.65M).

During 2022, Somalia had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Vegetable Products ($103k), Textiles ($34.5k), and Machines ($4.97k).

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

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

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