Chad-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $87.23M total volume •Chad surplus: $87.23M

ChadMalaysia

$87.23M

Exports (2023)

MalaysiaChad

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$87.23M

Surplus for Chad

Total Trade

$87.23M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

ChadMalaysia Exports

$87.23M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
100.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$87.23M
100.0% of exports
2Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic
$316
0.0% of exports
3Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of plastics
$169
0.0% of exports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$77
0.0% of exports
5Ensembles: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.2 (not knitted or crocheted)
$40
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Chad's export portfolio to Malaysia demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MalaysiaChad Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn)
$614,610
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$196,978
Infinity% of imports
3Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$23,961
Infinity% of imports
4Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), sheath contraceptives
$20,300
Infinity% of imports
5Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves
$4,124
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chad's import pattern from Malaysia reveals significant dependencyin cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn), 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Malaysia, 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 $87.23M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chad-Malaysia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $87.23 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chad maintains a surplus of $87.23 million
  • Export Focus: Chad's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic, lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of plastics
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Malaysia include cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn), vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material

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 $87.23M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Malaysia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $87.23M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $87.23M 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 $87.23 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chad's trade surplus of $87.23 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 electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn), 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Malaysia represents a total trade volume of $87.23 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Chad, with exports exceeding importsby $87.23 million.

Export Strengths

Chad's exports to Malaysia total $87.23 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $87.23M or100.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Malaysia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn), with Cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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