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South Africa-Myanmar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $0 total volume •South Africa surplus: $0

South AfricaMyanmar

$0

Exports (2023)

MyanmarSouth Africa

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for South Africa

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between South Africa and Myanmar. Green line shows exports from South Africa, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the South Africa-Myanmar commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

South AfricaMyanmar Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants
$361,352
Infinity% of exports
2Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$331,737
Infinity% of exports
3Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$235,721
Infinity% of exports
4Wine: still, in containers holding more than 10 litres
$102,952
Infinity% of exports
5Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers
$79,547
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

South Africa's export portfolio to Myanmar demonstrates strategic specialization, with perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MyanmarSouth Africa Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$942,835
Infinity% of imports
2Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$752,102
Infinity% of imports
3Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$654,128
Infinity% of imports
4Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$497,914
Infinity% of imports
5Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$436,066
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

South Africa's import pattern from Myanmar reveals strategic sourcingin fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

South Africa demonstrates competitive strength in exportingperfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants to Myanmar, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsperfectcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $0 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: South Africa-Myanmar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $0.00representing a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: South Africa maintains a surplus of $0.00
  • Export Focus: South Africa's primary exports include perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Myanmar include fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $0 represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with South Africa leveraging its comparative advantages in perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

South Africa's specialization in perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantscomplements Myanmar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $0 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityBalanced
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $0 bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $0.00 bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants and fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

South Africa's trade surplus of $0.00 strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between South Africa and Myanmar represents a total trade volume of $0.00 in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for South Africa, with exports exceeding importsby $0.00.

Export Strengths

South Africa's exports to Myanmar total $0.00, with competitive advantages in perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants, representing $361,352 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Myanmar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates South Africa's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023