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Canada-Dominican Rep. Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $611.02M total volume •Canada surplus: $164.80M

CanadaDominican Rep.

$387.91M

Exports (2023)

Dominican Rep.Canada

$223.11M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$164.80M

Surplus for Canada

Total Trade

$611.02M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Canada and Dominican Rep.. Green line shows exports from Canada, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

CanadaDominican Rep. Exports

$387.91M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
27.8% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed
$108.01M
27.8% of exports
2Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$82.85M
21.4% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$35.76M
9.2% of exports
4Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal
$23.55M
6.1% of exports
5Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
$6.11M
1.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to Dominican Rep. demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Dominican Rep.Canada Imports

$223.11M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
18.8% concentration
1Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$41.93M
18.8% of imports
2Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$35.97M
16.1% of imports
3Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto
$10.22M
4.6% of imports
4Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.
$10.19M
4.6% of imports
5Machinery: for filtering or purifying water
$8.30M
3.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from Dominican Rep. reveals significant dependencyin electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Canada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed to Dominican Rep., leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $611.02M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-Dominican Rep. Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $611.02 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a surplus of $164.80 million
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Dominican Rep. include electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto

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 $611.02M 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 Canada leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.

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

Canada's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Dominican Rep.'s demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $611.02M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $611.02M 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 $611.02 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed and electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade surplus of $164.80 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 cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed 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 Canada and Dominican Rep. represents a total trade volume of $611.02 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Canada, with exports exceeding importsby $164.80 million.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to Dominican Rep. total $387.91 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed, representing $108.01M or27.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Dominican Rep. amount to $223.11 million, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, with Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts comprising18.8% of total imports.

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