Belarus-Serbia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $72.85M total volume •Belarus surplus: $72.85M

BelarusSerbia

$72.85M

Exports (2023)

SerbiaBelarus

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$72.85M

Surplus for Belarus

Total Trade

$72.85M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Belarus and Serbia. Green line shows exports from Belarus, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

BelarusSerbia Exports

$72.85M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
33.6% top product
1Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$24.48M
33.6% of exports
2Yeasts: active
$4.04M
5.5% of exports
3Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene)
$3.68M
5.1% of exports
4Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
$3.62M
5.0% of exports
5Newsprint: made of fibres obtained essentially by a chemi-mechanical process or of a weight, per m2, of more than 57g but not more than 65g, in rolls or sheets
$2.91M
4.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Belarus's export portfolio to Serbia demonstrates strategic specialization, with wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SerbiaBelarus Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials
$7.27M
Infinity% of imports
2Paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
$5.57M
Infinity% of imports
3Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms
$4.27M
Infinity% of imports
4Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding
$3.22M
Infinity% of imports
5Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings
$3.17M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Belarus's import pattern from Serbia reveals significant dependencyin plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Belarus demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood to Serbia, 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 $72.85M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Belarus-Serbia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $72.85 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Belarus maintains a surplus of $72.85 million
  • Export Focus: Belarus's primary exports include wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood, yeasts: active, acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, propene (propylene)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Serbia include plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials, paints and varnishes: based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms

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 $72.85M 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 Belarus leveraging its comparative advantages in wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.

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

Belarus's specialization in wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous woodcomplements Serbia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $72.85M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $72.85M 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 $72.85 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood and plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Belarus's trade surplus of $72.85 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 yeasts: active present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials, 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 wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood 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 Belarus and Serbia represents a total trade volume of $72.85 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Belarus, with exports exceeding importsby $72.85 million.

Export Strengths

Belarus's exports to Serbia total $72.85 million, with competitive advantages in wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood, representing $24.48M or33.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Serbia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials, with Plastics: artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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