China-Belarus Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.42B total volume โ€ขChina surplus: $3.21B

China โ†’ Belarus

$5.82B

Exports (2023)

Belarus โ†’ China

$2.60B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.21B

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$8.42B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Belarus. Green line shows exports from China, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the China-Belarus commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China โ†’ Belarus Exports

$5.82B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
18.9% top product
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$1.10B
18.9% of exports
2Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$333.56M
5.7% of exports
3Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$181.22M
3.1% of exports
4Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87
$132.24M
2.3% of exports
5Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$131.24M
2.3% of exports
6Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$124.50M
2.1% of exports
7Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
$92.07M
1.6% of exports
8Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$66.78M
1.1% of exports
9Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$66.30M
1.1% of exports
10Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
$65.18M
1.1% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Belarus demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Belarus โ†’ China Imports

$2.60B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
56.0% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$1.46B
56.0% of imports
2Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$277.10M
10.6% of imports
3Vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude
$274.62M
10.5% of imports
4Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$104.13M
4.0% of imports
5Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$73.89M
2.8% of imports
6Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
$59.96M
2.3% of imports
7Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$57.90M
2.2% of imports
8Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$51.78M
2.0% of imports
9Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$50.33M
1.9% of imports
10Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms
$45.54M
1.7% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Belarus reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

China demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc to Belarus, 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 $8.42B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Belarus Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.42 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $3.21 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Belarus include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, vegetable oils: low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its fractions, crude

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $8.42B 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 leveraging its comparative advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.

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

China's specialization in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cccomplements Belarus's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.42B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.42B 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 $8.42 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $3.21 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 and Belarus represents a total trade volume of $8.42 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $3.21 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Belarus total $5.82 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc, representing $1.10B or18.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Belarus amount to $2.60 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride comprising56.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates China'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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023