Bahamas-Ireland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $36.12M total volume •Bahamas deficit: $17.82M

BahamasIreland

$9.15M

Exports (2023)

IrelandBahamas

$26.97M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$17.82M

Deficit for Bahamas

Total Trade

$36.12M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Bahamas and Ireland. Green line shows exports from Bahamas, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

BahamasIreland Exports

$9.15M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
75.1% top product
1Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$6.87M
75.1% of exports
2Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol, and salts thereof) n.e.c. in 2933.5
$1.37M
15.0% of exports
3Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$485,829
5.3% of exports
4Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923
$187,651
2.1% of exports
5Liqueurs and cordials
$73,536
0.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Bahamas's export portfolio to Ireland demonstrates strategic specialization, with rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IrelandBahamas Imports

$26.97M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
34.0% concentration
1Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate S, and alachlor (ISO) and their derivatives and salts
$9.16M
34.0% of imports
2Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than meprobamate (INN), fluoroacetamide (ISO), monocrotophos (ISO) or phosphamidon (ISO)
$4.60M
17.1% of imports
3Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure
$3.85M
14.3% of imports
4Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters: salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2922.1
$3.84M
14.2% of imports
5Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
$1.99M
7.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Bahamas's import pattern from Ireland reveals significant dependencyin cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Bahamas demonstrates competitive strength in exportingrum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products to Ireland, 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 $36.12M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Bahamas-Ireland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $36.12 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Bahamas maintains a deficit of $17.82 million
  • Export Focus: Bahamas's primary exports include rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol, and salts thereof) n.e.c. in 2933.5, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ireland include cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts, acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than meprobamate (inn), fluoroacetamide (iso), monocrotophos (iso) or phosphamidon (iso), heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure

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 $36.12M 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 Bahamas leveraging its comparative advantages in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Bahamas's specialization in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane productscomplements Ireland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $36.12M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $36.12M 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 $36.12 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products and cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Bahamas's trade deficit of $17.82 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol, and salts thereof) n.e.c. in 2933.5 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts, 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 rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products 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 Bahamas and Ireland represents a total trade volume of $36.12 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Bahamas, with imports exceeding exportsby $17.82 million.

Export Strengths

Bahamas's exports to Ireland total $9.15 million, with competitive advantages in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, representing $6.87M or75.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ireland amount to $26.97 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (n-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate s, and alachlor (iso) and their derivatives and salts, with Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate S, and alachlor (ISO) and their derivatives and salts comprising34.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Bahamas's strategic sourcing from Ireland. 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