China-Syria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $356.00M total volume •China surplus: $356.00M

ChinaSyria

$356.00M

Exports (2023)

SyriaChina

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$356.00M

Surplus for China

Total Trade

$356.00M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

ChinaSyria Exports

$356.00M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
4.5% top product
1Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$16.17M
4.5% of exports
2Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
$14.28M
4.0% of exports
3Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed
$8.00M
2.2% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$6.67M
1.9% of exports
5Fabrics: 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
$5.73M
1.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

China's export portfolio to Syria demonstrates strategic specialization, with rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SyriaChina Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$1.05M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$227,821
Infinity% of imports
3Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$55,465
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetable products: cotton linters
$54,831
Infinity% of imports
5Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$17,938
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

China's import pattern from Syria reveals significant dependencyin soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), 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 exportingrubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries to Syria, 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 $356.00M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: China-Syria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $356.00 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: China maintains a surplus of $356.00 million
  • Export Focus: China's primary exports include rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed, fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Syria include soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)

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 $356.00M 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 rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.

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 rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriescomplements Syria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $356.00M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $356.00M 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 $356.00 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries and soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

China's trade surplus of $356.00 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, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), 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 rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries 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 Syria represents a total trade volume of $356.00 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for China, with exports exceeding importsby $356.00 million.

Export Strengths

China's exports to Syria total $356.00 million, with competitive advantages in rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries, representing $16.17M or4.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Syria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), with Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) comprisingInfinity% 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