Belgium-Cambodia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $155.17M total volume •Belgium surplus: $155.17M

BelgiumCambodia

$155.17M

Exports (2023)

CambodiaBelgium

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$155.17M

Surplus for Belgium

Total Trade

$155.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Belgium and Cambodia. Green line shows exports from Belgium, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

BelgiumCambodia Exports

$155.17M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
46.9% top product
1Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set
$72.84M
46.9% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$21.85M
14.1% of exports
3Vaccines: for human medicine
$9.62M
6.2% of exports
4Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves
$8.06M
5.2% of exports
5Malt: not roasted
$6.87M
4.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Belgium's export portfolio to Cambodia demonstrates strategic specialization, with diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CambodiaBelgium Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$41.29M
Infinity% of imports
2Bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised
$27.72M
Infinity% of imports
3Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$14.89M
Infinity% of imports
4Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
$12.77M
Infinity% of imports
5Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6103)
$7.91M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Belgium's import pattern from Cambodia reveals significant dependencyin jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Belgium demonstrates competitive strength in exportingdiamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set to Cambodia, 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 $155.17M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Belgium-Cambodia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $155.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Belgium maintains a surplus of $155.17 million
  • Export Focus: Belgium's primary exports include diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vaccines: for human medicine
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Cambodia include jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, bicycles and other cycles: including delivery tricycles, not motorised, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted

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 $155.17M 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 Belgium leveraging its comparative advantages in diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set.

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

Belgium's specialization in diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or setcomplements Cambodia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $155.17M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $155.17M 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 $155.17 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set and jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Belgium's trade surplus of $155.17 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, 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 diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set 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 Belgium and Cambodia represents a total trade volume of $155.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Belgium, with exports exceeding importsby $155.17 million.

Export Strengths

Belgium's exports to Cambodia total $155.17 million, with competitive advantages in diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set, representing $72.84M or46.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Cambodia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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