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South Africa: Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports)

In , South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) was 5.39.

That's down 3.6% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 4.93 . South Africa ranks #40 globally out of 199 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.R5.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

South Africa Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
6.68
Trough
1.74
1-year change
-3.6%
5-year change
-19.2%
-4.2% / yr
10-year change
+38.8%
+3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports)
5.3945
5.5985
5.1161
5.4966
6.3440
6.6756
6.5037
5.4722
4.9733
4.9980

About Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports)

Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the South Asia region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.

Indicator code: TX.VAL.MRCH.R5.ZSCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) in 2023?
In 2023, South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) was 5.39, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) rising or falling?
South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) fell 3.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports)?
In 2023, South Africa ranked #40 out of 199 countries reporting Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports).
How does South Africa's Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) compare to the world average?
The global average for Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) in 2023 was 4.93, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
What is Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia (% of total merchandise exports) and how is it measured?
Merchandise exports to low- and middle-income economies in South Asia are the sum of merchandise exports from the reporting economy to low- and middle-income economies in the South Asia region according to World Bank classification of economies. Data are as a percentage of total merchandise exports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (TX.VAL.MRCH.R5.ZS), CC BY 4.0.