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Chad-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $564,874 total volume •Chad surplus: $564,874

Chad → Saudi Arabia

$564,874

Exports (2023)

Saudi Arabia → Chad

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$564,874

Surplus for Chad

Total Trade

$564,874

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Chad → Saudi Arabia Exports

$564,874
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
90.1% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$509,191
90.1% of exports
2Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$40,640
7.2% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$10,932
1.9% of exports
4Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel
$2,038
0.4% of exports
5Instruments and apparatus: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (excluding those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032)
$1,170
0.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

Saudi Arabia → Chad Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$954,791
Infinity% of imports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$631,684
Infinity% of imports
3Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
$321,107
Infinity% of imports
4Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods
$246,319
Infinity% of imports
5Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$197,106
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chad's import pattern from Saudi Arabia reveals significant dependencyin waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 $564,874 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chad-Saudi Arabia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $564.87 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chad maintains a surplus of $564.87 thousand
  • Export Focus: Chad's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Saudi Arabia include waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers

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 $564,874 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 Saudi Arabia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $564,874 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $564,874 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 $564.87 thousand 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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chad's trade surplus of $564.87 thousand 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 food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, 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 Saudi Arabia represents a total trade volume of $564.87 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Chad, with exports exceeding importsby $564.87 thousand.

Export Strengths

Chad's exports to Saudi Arabia total $564.87 thousand, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $509,191 or90.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Saudi Arabia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, with Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured 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