Chad-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $283.91M total volume •Chad surplus: $25.91M

ChadTürkiye

$154.91M

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeChad

$129.00M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$25.91M

Surplus for Chad

Total Trade

$283.91M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

ChadTürkiye Exports

$154.91M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.5% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$154.19M
99.5% of exports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$611,255
0.4% of exports
3Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on
$60,000
0.0% of exports
4Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper
$13,697
0.0% of exports
5Machinery 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
$10,586
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

TürkiyeChad Imports

$129.00M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
29.7% concentration
1Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg
$38.26M
29.7% of imports
2Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$10.56M
8.2% of imports
3Wheat or meslin flour
$9.22M
7.1% of imports
4Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$7.99M
6.2% of imports
5Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$6.67M
5.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Chad's import pattern from Türkiye reveals strategic sourcingin aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg, 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 Türkiye, 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.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $283.91M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Chad-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $283.91 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Chad maintains a surplus of $25.91 million
  • Export Focus: Chad's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, cotton: not carded or combed, skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg, food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, wheat or meslin flour

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $283.91M 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 Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $283.91M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $283.91M 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 $283.91 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 aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Chad's trade surplus of $25.91 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in cotton: not carded or combed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg, 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 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $283.91 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Chad, with exports exceeding importsby $25.91 million.

Export Strengths

Chad's exports to Türkiye total $154.91 million, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $154.19M or99.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $129.00 million, highlighting economic interdependence in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg, with Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg comprising29.7% 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