China-Haiti Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $532.86M total volume •China surplus: $517.40M

ChinaHaiti

$525.13M

Exports (2023)

HaitiChina

$7.73M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$517.40M

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$532.86M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

ChinaHaiti Exports

$525.13M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.8% top product
1Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$40.88M
7.8% of exports
2Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread
$24.00M
4.6% of exports
3Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$23.50M
4.5% of exports
4Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled
$13.26M
2.5% of exports
5Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$13.23M
2.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Haiti demonstrates strategic specialization, with footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HaitiChina Imports

$7.73M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
74.2% concentration
1Copper: waste and scrap
$5.73M
74.2% of imports
2Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of goats and kids
$1.05M
13.6% of imports
3Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$369,850
4.8% of imports
4Aluminium: waste and scrap
$227,070
2.9% of imports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$111,808
1.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Haiti reveals significant dependencyin copper: waste and scrap, 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 exportingfootwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics to Haiti, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $532.86M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Haiti Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $532.86 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $517.40 million
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread, sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Haiti include copper: waste and scrap, leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of goats and kids, oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes

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 $532.86M 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 footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.

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 footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticscomplements Haiti's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: waste and scrap.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $532.86M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $532.86M 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 $532.86 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics and copper: waste and scrap demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $517.40 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 fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: waste and scrap, 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 footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics 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 Haiti represents a total trade volume of $532.86 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $517.40 million.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Haiti total $525.13 million, with competitive advantages in footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, representing $40.88M or7.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Haiti amount to $7.73 million, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: waste and scrap, with Copper: waste and scrap comprising74.2% 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