Barbados-Sweden Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $16.54M total volume •Barbados deficit: $16.54M

BarbadosSweden

$0

Exports (2023)

SwedenBarbados

$16.54M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$16.54M

Deficit for Barbados

Total Trade

$16.54M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Barbados and Sweden. Green line shows exports from Barbados, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

BarbadosSweden Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
$1.52M
Infinity% of exports
2Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90
$510,480
Infinity% of exports
3Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$67,502
Infinity% of exports
4Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$57,012
Infinity% of exports
5Tools, hand: hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), non-adjustable
$38,090
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Barbados's export portfolio to Sweden demonstrates strategic specialization, with electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwedenBarbados Imports

$16.54M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
32.1% concentration
1Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516
$5.30M
32.1% of imports
2Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$3.08M
18.7% of imports
3Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$1.78M
10.8% of imports
4Instruments and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device
$1.47M
8.9% of imports
5Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$1.24M
7.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Barbados's import pattern from Sweden reveals significant dependencyin edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Barbados demonstrates competitive strength in exportingelectric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 to Sweden, 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 $16.54M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Barbados-Sweden Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $16.54 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Barbados maintains a deficit of $16.54 million
  • Export Focus: Barbados's primary exports include electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502, instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90, iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sweden include edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared, turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)

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 $16.54M 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 Barbados leveraging its comparative advantages in electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.

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

Barbados's specialization in electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502complements Sweden's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $16.54M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $16.54M 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 $16.54 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 and edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Barbados's trade deficit of $16.54 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 instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516, 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 electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 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 Barbados and Sweden represents a total trade volume of $16.54 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Barbados, with imports exceeding exportsby $16.54 million.

Export Strengths

Barbados's exports to Sweden total $0.00, with competitive advantages in electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502, representing $1.52M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sweden amount to $16.54 million, highlighting economic interdependence in edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516, with Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516 comprising32.1% of total imports.

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