Colombia-Honduras Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $163.58M total volume •Colombia surplus: $163.58M

ColombiaHonduras

$163.58M

Exports (2023)

HondurasColombia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$163.58M

Surplus for Colombia

Total Trade

$163.58M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Colombia and Honduras. Green line shows exports from Colombia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ColombiaHonduras Exports

$163.58M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
15.9% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$26.07M
15.9% of exports
2Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other
$13.12M
8.0% of exports
3Herbicides, 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
$6.75M
4.1% of exports
4Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$6.37M
3.9% of exports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$5.24M
3.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Colombia's export portfolio to Honduras demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HondurasColombia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$6.55M
Infinity% of imports
2Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$6.43M
Infinity% of imports
3Cereals: maize (corn), seed
$4.77M
Infinity% of imports
4Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$3.03M
Infinity% of imports
5Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$2.86M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Colombia's import pattern from Honduras reveals significant dependencyin odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Colombia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Honduras, 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 $163.58M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Colombia-Honduras Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $163.58 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Colombia maintains a surplus of $163.58 million
  • Export Focus: Colombia's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other, herbicides, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Honduras include odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries, cereals: maize (corn), seed

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 $163.58M 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 Colombia leveraging its comparative advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

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

Colombia's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Honduras's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $163.58M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $163.58M 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 $163.58 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Colombia's trade surplus of $163.58 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 refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Colombia and Honduras represents a total trade volume of $163.58 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Colombia, with exports exceeding importsby $163.58 million.

Export Strengths

Colombia's exports to Honduras total $163.58 million, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $26.07M or15.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Honduras amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, with Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Colombia'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