China-Guyana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.22B total volume •China surplus: $336.63M

ChinaGuyana

$776.28M

Exports (2023)

GuyanaChina

$439.65M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$336.63M

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$1.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

ChinaGuyana Exports

$776.28M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
6.6% top product
1Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$50.91M
6.6% of exports
2Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods
$24.80M
3.2% of exports
3Vehicles: 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
$23.25M
3.0% of exports
4Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$17.19M
2.2% of exports
5Front-end shovel loaders
$12.10M
1.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Guyana demonstrates strategic specialization, with mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GuyanaChina Imports

$439.65M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
83.1% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$365.45M
83.1% of imports
2Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$33.49M
7.6% of imports
3Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight
$15.46M
3.5% of imports
4Aluminium ores and concentrates
$6.15M
1.4% of imports
5Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$4.96M
1.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Guyana reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 exportingmechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure to Guyana, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Guyana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $336.63 million
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Guyana include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight

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 $1.22B 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 mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.

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 mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structurecomplements Guyana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.22B 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 $1.22 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $336.63 million 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 vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure 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 and Guyana represents a total trade volume of $1.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $336.63 million.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Guyana total $776.28 million, with competitive advantages in mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, representing $50.91M or6.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Guyana amount to $439.65 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising83.1% 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) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023