Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa
South Africa: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar was -2.36 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -2.36 billion for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.2% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa peaked at 1.30 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -3.82 billion, in 2023.
South Africa ranks 154th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 163.03 million | — |
| 2001 | 472.05 million | +189.5% |
| 2002 | 314.83 million | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 119.32 million | -62.1% |
| 2004 | 354.44 million | +197.1% |
| 2005 | 465.93 million | +31.5% |
| 2006 | 532.21 million | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 1.30 billion | +144.8% |
| 2008 | 545.29 million | -58.1% |
| 2009 | -524.23 million | -196.1% |
| 2010 | -302.84 million | -42.2% |
| 2011 | -437.77 million | +44.6% |
| 2012 | -1.05 billion | +139.0% |
| 2013 | -2.10 billion | +101.1% |
| 2014 | -1.58 billion | -24.7% |
| 2015 | -1.40 billion | -11.4% |
| 2016 | -1.01 billion | -28.0% |
| 2017 | -745.13 million | -26.3% |
| 2018 | -445.82 million | -40.2% |
| 2019 | -789.89 million | +77.2% |
| 2020 | -300.61 million | -61.9% |
| 2021 | 385.62 million | -228.3% |
| 2022 | -2.26 billion | -685.7% |
| 2023 | -3.82 billion | +69.3% |
| 2024 | -2.36 billion | -38.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 374.56 million | -524.23 million | 1.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -987.02 million | -2.10 billion | -302.84 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.67 billion | -3.82 billion | 385.62 million | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 64.23 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in South Africa was -2.36 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.82 billion in 2023.
- How does South Africa rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- South Africa ranks 154th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.