Colombia-Jamaica Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $297.24M total volume •Colombia surplus: $297.24M

ColombiaJamaica

$297.24M

Exports (2023)

JamaicaColombia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$297.24M

Surplus for Colombia

Total Trade

$297.24M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Colombia and Jamaica. 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-Jamaica commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ColombiaJamaica Exports

$297.24M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
73.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$217.04M
73.0% of exports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$12.19M
4.1% of exports
3Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA
$4.90M
1.6% of exports
4Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other
$3.44M
1.2% of exports
5Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$3.09M
1.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Colombia's export portfolio to Jamaica demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JamaicaColombia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Aluminium hydroxide
$664,070
Infinity% of imports
2Communication 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
$88,972
Infinity% of imports
3Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$81,406
Infinity% of imports
4Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
$39,555
Infinity% of imports
5Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$35,509
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Colombia's import pattern from Jamaica reveals significant dependencyin aluminium hydroxide, 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Jamaica, 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 $297.24M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Colombia-Jamaica Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $297.24 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Colombia maintains a surplus of $297.24 million
  • Export Focus: Colombia's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kva
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jamaica include aluminium hydroxide, communication 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, clothing: worn, and other worn articles

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 $297.24M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Jamaica's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aluminium hydroxide.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $297.24M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $297.24M 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 $297.24 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and aluminium hydroxide demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Colombia's trade surplus of $297.24 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aluminium hydroxide, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Jamaica represents a total trade volume of $297.24 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Colombia, with exports exceeding importsby $297.24 million.

Export Strengths

Colombia's exports to Jamaica total $297.24 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $217.04M or73.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jamaica amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in aluminium hydroxide, with Aluminium hydroxide 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