Belgium-Haiti Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $34.00M total volume •Belgium surplus: $30.73M

BelgiumHaiti

$32.37M

Exports (2023)

HaitiBelgium

$1.64M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$30.73M

Surplus for Belgium

Total Trade

$34.00M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Belgium and Haiti. 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-Haiti commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BelgiumHaiti Exports

$32.37M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
66.3% top product
1Vaccines: for human medicine
$21.46M
66.3% of exports
2Malt: not roasted
$2.11M
6.5% of exports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$1.64M
5.1% of exports
4Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$610,475
1.9% of exports
5Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009
$528,188
1.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Belgium's export portfolio to Haiti demonstrates strategic specialization, with vaccines: for human medicine representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HaitiBelgium Imports

$1.64M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
69.1% concentration
1T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$1.13M
69.1% of imports
2Peel: of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions
$126,068
7.7% of imports
3Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$98,891
6.0% of imports
4Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$83,632
5.1% of imports
5Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves
$44,518
2.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Belgium's import pattern from Haiti reveals significant dependencyin t-shirts, singlets and other vests: 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 exportingvaccines: for human medicine to Haiti, 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 $34.00M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Belgium-Haiti Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $34.00 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Belgium maintains a surplus of $30.73 million
  • Export Focus: Belgium's primary exports include vaccines: for human medicine, malt: not roasted, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Haiti include t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, peel: of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: 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 $34.00M 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 vaccines: for human medicine.

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

Belgium's specialization in vaccines: for human medicinecomplements Haiti's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $34.00M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $34.00M 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 $34.00 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vaccines: for human medicine and t-shirts, singlets and other vests: 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 $30.73 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 malt: not roasted present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on t-shirts, singlets and other vests: 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 vaccines: for human medicine 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 Haiti represents a total trade volume of $34.00 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Belgium, with exports exceeding importsby $30.73 million.

Export Strengths

Belgium's exports to Haiti total $32.37 million, with competitive advantages in vaccines: for human medicine, representing $21.46M or66.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Haiti amount to $1.64 million, highlighting economic interdependence in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted comprising69.1% 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