China-Guinea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.06B total volume โ€ขChina deficit: $3.77B

China โ†’ Guinea

$2.64B

Exports (2023)

Guinea โ†’ China

$6.41B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.77B

Deficit for China

Total Trade

$9.06B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between China and Guinea. 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-Guinea commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

China โ†’ Guinea Exports

$2.64B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
2.8% top product
1Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$74.90M
2.8% of exports
2Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$72.65M
2.7% of exports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$71.42M
2.7% of exports
4Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$71.12M
2.7% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics
$51.30M
1.9% of exports
6Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks)
$50.64M
1.9% of exports
7Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$40.63M
1.5% of exports
8Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$40.45M
1.5% of exports
9Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$36.04M
1.4% of exports
10Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$33.60M
1.3% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Guinea demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Guinea โ†’ China Imports

$6.41B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
99.6% concentration
1Aluminium ores and concentrates
$6.39B
99.6% of imports
2Wood, tropical: other than dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated
$11.32M
0.2% of imports
3Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$4.40M
0.1% of imports
4Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1
$3.42M
0.1% of imports
5Copper: refined, unwrought, billets
$2.18M
0.0% of imports
6Copper: refined, unwrought, wire-bars
$889,704
0.0% of imports
7Copper: unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining
$643,926
0.0% of imports
8Copper: copper alloys n.e.c. in heading no. 7403 (other than master alloys of heading no. 7405)
$623,928
0.0% of imports
9Copper: waste and scrap
$209,908
0.0% of imports
10Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought
$141,620
0.0% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Guinea reveals significant dependencyin aluminium ores and concentrates, 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: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 to Guinea, 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 $9.06B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Guinea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.06 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a deficit of $3.77 billion
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1, mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Guinea include aluminium ores and concentrates, wood, tropical: other than dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, aluminium: unwrought, alloys

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 $9.06B 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: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.

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

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Comparative Advantage

China's specialization in vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1complements Guinea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aluminium ores and concentrates.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.06B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.06B 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 $9.06 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 and aluminium ores and concentrates demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade deficit of $3.77 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aluminium ores and concentrates, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 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 Guinea represents a total trade volume of $9.06 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for China, with imports exceeding exportsby $3.77 billion.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Guinea total $2.64 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1, representing $74.90M or2.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Guinea amount to $6.41 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in aluminium ores and concentrates, with Aluminium ores and concentrates comprising99.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates China's strategic sourcing from Guinea. 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