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China, Hong Kong SAR-United Arab Emirates Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $19.71B total volume •China, Hong Kong SAR deficit: $9.98B

China, Hong Kong SAR → United Arab Emirates

$4.87B

Exports (2023)

United Arab Emirates → China, Hong Kong SAR

$14.84B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$9.98B

Deficit for China, Hong Kong SAR

Total Trade

$19.71B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China, Hong Kong SAR and United Arab Emirates. Green line shows exports from China, Hong Kong SAR, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China, Hong Kong SAR-United Arab Emirates commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China, Hong Kong SAR → United Arab Emirates Exports

$4.87B

2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:

Highly Diversified

Market Share:

45.6% top product

1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)

$2.22B

45.6% of exports

2Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals

$849.81M

17.5% of exports

3Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof

$565.69M

11.6% of exports

4Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set

$407.38M

8.4% of exports

5Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set

$192.12M

3.9% of exports

6Metals: gold, semi-manufactured

$191.61M

3.9% of exports

7Metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder)

$105.54M

2.2% of exports

8Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN

$75.90M

1.6% of exports

9Metals: silver, semi-manufactured

$47.94M

1.0% of exports

10Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3

$24.89M

0.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China, Hong Kong SAR's export portfolio to United Arab Emirates demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

United Arab Emirates → China, Hong Kong SAR Imports

$14.84B

2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:

Well Diversified

Critical Imports:

64.9% concentration

1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)

$9.63B

64.9% of imports

2Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set

$1.60B

10.8% of imports

3Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof

$1.29B

8.7% of imports

4Organic compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29

$214.54M

1.4% of imports

5Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

$185.87M

1.3% of imports

6Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN

$156.80M

1.1% of imports

7Stones: precious or semi-precious, synthetic or reconstructed, (not piezo-electric quartz), unworked or simply sawn, roughly shaped, (not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for transport convenience

$130.51M

0.9% of imports

8Diamonds: non-industrial, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set

$127.87M

0.9% of imports

9Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors

$123.34M

0.8% of imports

10Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906

$121.38M

0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China, Hong Kong SAR's import pattern from United Arab Emirates reveals significant dependencyin metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China, Hong Kong SAR demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to United Arab Emirates, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $19.71B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: China, Hong Kong SAR-United Arab Emirates Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

Total Trade Volume: $19.71 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
Trade Balance: China, Hong Kong SAR maintains a deficit of $9.98 billion
Export Focus: China, Hong Kong SAR's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals, jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
Import Dependencies: Key imports from United Arab Emirates include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set, jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh

Export DiversificationDiversified

Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $19.71B 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 China, Hong Kong SAR leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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

Comparative Advantage

China, Hong Kong SAR's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements United Arab Emirates's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $19.71B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric

Seasonal VariationsModerate

Product ConcentrationLow

Market DependencyHigh

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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $19.71B 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 $19.71 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High

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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified

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Trade Balance Effects

China, Hong Kong SAR's trade deficit of $9.98 billion 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 waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals present expansion opportunities.

Market Diversification

Beyond current focus on metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 China, Hong Kong SAR and United Arab Emirates represents a total trade volume of $19.71 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for China, Hong Kong SAR, with imports exceeding exportsby $9.98 billion.

Export Strengths

China, Hong Kong SAR's exports to United Arab Emirates total $4.87 billion, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $2.22B or45.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from United Arab Emirates amount to $14.84 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), with Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) comprising64.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates China, Hong Kong SAR's strategic sourcing from United Arab Emirates. 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