Belgium-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $100.38M total volume •Belgium surplus: $100.38M

BelgiumYemen

$100.38M

Exports (2023)

YemenBelgium

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$100.38M

Surplus for Belgium

Total Trade

$100.38M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

BelgiumYemen Exports

$100.38M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
24.4% top product
1Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$24.54M
24.4% of exports
2Vaccines: for human medicine
$20.84M
20.8% of exports
3Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$18.08M
18.0% of exports
4Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$12.21M
12.2% of exports
5Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$8.23M
8.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Belgium's export portfolio to Yemen demonstrates strategic specialization, with dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

YemenBelgium Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Copper: waste and scrap
$1.36M
Infinity% of imports
2Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network
$381
Infinity% of imports
3Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$83
Infinity% of imports
4Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof
$56
Infinity% of imports
5Honey: natural
$50
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Belgium's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin copper: waste and scrap, 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 exportingdairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight) to Yemen, 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 $100.38M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Belgium-Yemen Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $100.38 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Belgium maintains a surplus of $100.38 million
  • Export Focus: Belgium's primary exports include dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight), vaccines: for human medicine, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include copper: waste and scrap, printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated

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 $100.38M 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 dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight).

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 dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)complements Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: waste and scrap.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $100.38M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $100.38M 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 $100.38 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight) and copper: waste and scrap demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Belgium's trade surplus of $100.38 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 vaccines: for human medicine present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: waste and scrap, 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 dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight) 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 Yemen represents a total trade volume of $100.38 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Belgium, with exports exceeding importsby $100.38 million.

Export Strengths

Belgium's exports to Yemen total $100.38 million, with competitive advantages in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight), representing $24.54M or24.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Yemen amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: waste and scrap, with Copper: waste and scrap 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