These products are of particular interest for trade development. Products on the right side of the chart indicate moreover that SADC exporters have been able to reach an above-average share in the world market. The size of the circle represents the value of the overlap between SADC exports and SACU imports. Taken together, these three indicators permit a realistic assessment of the most promising product groups in terms of SADC's international competitiveness. 5- digit positions.
Precise values are available in the corresponding tables.
For each of these products, the chart indicates the relative unit value of SADC exports in relation to the relative unit value of SACU imports. Unit values show the value per weight or other quantity units. It is calculated in the same way as those of SACU imports. Unit values provide an indication of prices and the product segment. High SADC unit values indicate in general that SADC exporters have been able to position thier products up-market.