Chad-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $19.15M total volume •Chad deficit: $10.95M

ChadEgypt

$4.10M

Exports (2023)

EgyptChad

$15.05M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$10.95M

Deficit for Chad

Total Trade

$19.15M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Chad and Egypt. Green line shows exports from Chad, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ChadEgypt Exports

$4.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
95.5% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$3.91M
95.5% of exports
2Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
$163,429
4.0% of exports
3Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$14,370
0.4% of exports
4Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor
$3,447
0.1% of exports
5Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$1,623
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Chad's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptChad Imports

$15.05M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
34.9% concentration
1Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
$5.25M
34.9% of imports
2Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$1.21M
8.1% of imports
3Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807)
$1.15M
7.6% of imports
4Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$1.09M
7.3% of imports
5Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
$983,711
6.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chad's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin cement clinkers (whether or not coloured), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Chad demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken to Egypt, 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 $19.15M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chad-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $19.15 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chad maintains a deficit of $10.95 million
  • Export Focus: Chad's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled, plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include cement clinkers (whether or not coloured), juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807)

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 $19.15M 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 Chad leveraging its comparative advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.

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

Chad's specialization in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not brokencomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $19.15M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $19.15M 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 $19.15 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken and cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chad's trade deficit of $10.95 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cement clinkers (whether or not coloured), 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken 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 Chad and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $19.15 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Chad, with imports exceeding exportsby $10.95 million.

Export Strengths

Chad's exports to Egypt total $4.10 million, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $3.91M or95.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $15.05 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cement clinkers (whether or not coloured), with Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured) comprising34.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Chad's strategic sourcing from Egypt. 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