Azerbaijan-Bulgaria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $466.39M total volume •Azerbaijan surplus: $466.39M

AzerbaijanBulgaria

$466.39M

Exports (2023)

BulgariaAzerbaijan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$466.39M

Surplus for Azerbaijan

Total Trade

$466.39M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria. Green line shows exports from Azerbaijan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

AzerbaijanBulgaria Exports

$466.39M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
97.6% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$454.96M
97.6% of exports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$5.72M
1.2% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$3.14M
0.7% of exports
4Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)
$993,836
0.2% of exports
5Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
$797,450
0.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Azerbaijan's export portfolio to Bulgaria demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BulgariaAzerbaijan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$6.49M
Infinity% of imports
2Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres
$2.56M
Infinity% of imports
3Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
$2.09M
Infinity% of imports
4Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa
$1.73M
Infinity% of imports
5Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions: other than products of heading no. 3801
$1.57M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Azerbaijan's import pattern from Bulgaria reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Azerbaijan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas to Bulgaria, 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 $466.39M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Azerbaijan-Bulgaria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $466.39 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Azerbaijan maintains a surplus of $466.39 million
  • Export Focus: Azerbaijan's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Bulgaria include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres, paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard

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 $466.39M 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 Azerbaijan leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas.

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

Azerbaijan's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gascomplements Bulgaria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $466.39M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $466.39M 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 $466.39 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Azerbaijan's trade surplus of $466.39 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 oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas 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 Azerbaijan and Bulgaria represents a total trade volume of $466.39 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Azerbaijan, with exports exceeding importsby $466.39 million.

Export Strengths

Azerbaijan's exports to Bulgaria total $466.39 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, representing $454.96M or97.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Bulgaria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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