In 2023, South Africa"s exports of goods and services constituted 32. 75% of its GDP, slightly above the global average of 32. 11%. This reflects a robust export sector despite a declining GDP trajectory from $420. 89 billion in 2021 to $380. 70 billion in 2023. The country"s industry, including construction, contributed 24. 62% to GDP, underperforming against the global industrial average of approximately 29.

45%. This suggests room for industrial growth, particularly as global shifts indicate increasing demand in technology and green industries. South Africa’s inflation rate, peaking at 7. 04% in 2022 before settling at 6. 07% in 2023, remains more stable compared to the global inflation surge from 4. 76% to 8. 59% over the same period. Such stability could offer a competitive edge for cost-sensitive sectors, enhancing foreign direct investment (FDI) attractiveness.

Meanwhile, the current account balance swung from a surplus of 3. 73% of GDP in 2021 to a deficit of -1. 61% in 2023, mirroring a global trend but with greater volatility, indicating potential risks in external trade and exchange rate policies. South Africa’s merchandise import value index plummeted to 96. 0 in 2023, undershooting the global average of 101. 09. The corresponding volume index slightly exceeded global trends, suggesting increased import volume at reduced costs. This could signal opportunities for suppliers capitalizing on lower unit costs in the country.

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