Chad-Italy Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $10.23M total volume •Chad deficit: $9.31M

ChadItaly

$457,126

Exports (2023)

ItalyChad

$9.77M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$9.31M

Deficit for Chad

Total Trade

$10.23M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Chad and Italy. 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-Italy commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ChadItaly Exports

$457,126
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
54.7% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$250,080
54.7% of exports
2Navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses)
$67,478
14.8% of exports
3Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$51,237
11.2% of exports
4Yarn: metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
$39,871
8.7% of exports
5Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof
$15,486
3.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

ItalyChad Imports

$9.77M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
15.4% concentration
1Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$1.51M
15.4% of imports
2Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$967,627
9.9% of imports
3Stoppers: corks, of base metal
$908,828
9.3% of imports
4Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA
$437,576
4.5% of imports
5Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products
$350,049
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chad's import pattern from Italy reveals significant dependencyin medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, 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 Italy, 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 $10.23M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chad-Italy Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $10.23 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chad maintains a deficit of $9.31 million
  • Export Focus: Chad's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses), turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Italy include medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, tractors: road, for semi-trailers, stoppers: corks, of base metal

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 $10.23M 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 Italy's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $10.23M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $10.23M 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 $10.23 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 medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chad's trade deficit of $9.31 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 navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, 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 Italy represents a total trade volume of $10.23 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Chad, with imports exceeding exportsby $9.31 million.

Export Strengths

Chad's exports to Italy total $457.13 thousand, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $250,080 or54.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Italy amount to $9.77 million, highlighting economic interdependence in medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018, with Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 comprising15.4% of total imports.

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