Angola-Thailand Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $794.41M total volume •Angola surplus: $794.41M

AngolaThailand

$794.41M

Exports (2023)

ThailandAngola

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$794.41M

Surplus for Angola

Total Trade

$794.41M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Angola and Thailand. Green line shows exports from Angola, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

AngolaThailand Exports

$794.41M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
95.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$754.46M
95.0% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$36.57M
4.6% of exports
3Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set
$1.88M
0.2% of exports
4Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$873,381
0.1% of exports
5Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set
$187,737
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Angola's export portfolio to Thailand demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ThailandAngola Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$95.49M
Infinity% of imports
2Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square)
$6.42M
Infinity% of imports
3Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)
$6.16M
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$4.81M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$3.12M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Angola's import pattern from Thailand reveals significant dependencyin cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Angola demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Thailand, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $794.41M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Angola-Thailand Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $794.41 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Angola maintains a surplus of $794.41 million
  • Export Focus: Angola's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane, diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Thailand include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square), aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)

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 $794.41M 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 Angola leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Angola's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Thailand's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $794.41M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $794.41M 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 $794.41 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Angola's trade surplus of $794.41 million 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Angola and Thailand represents a total trade volume of $794.41 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Angola, with exports exceeding importsby $794.41 million.

Export Strengths

Angola's exports to Thailand total $794.41 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $754.46M or95.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Thailand amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, with Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Angola'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