Comoros-Singapore Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.27M total volume •Comoros surplus: $2.27M

ComorosSingapore

$2.27M

Exports (2023)

SingaporeComoros

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.27M

Surplus for Comoros

Total Trade

$2.27M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Comoros and Singapore. Green line shows exports from Comoros, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ComorosSingapore Exports

$2.27M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
94.6% top product
1Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground
$2.15M
94.6% of exports
2Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$117,676
5.2% of exports
3Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, no lactones or unfused furan rings (hydrogenated or not) in the structure, other than isosafrole, 1-(1,3-benzodiaxol-5-yl) propan-2-one, piperonal, safrole, tetrahydrocannabinols (all isomers)
$2,922
0.1% of exports
4Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$392
0.0% of exports
5Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$331
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Comoros's export portfolio to Singapore demonstrates strategic specialization, with spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SingaporeComoros Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$495,770
Infinity% of imports
2Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516
$291,149
Infinity% of imports
3Petroleum 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
$237,873
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$27,474
Infinity% of imports
5Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543
$2,492
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Comoros's import pattern from Singapore reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Comoros demonstrates competitive strength in exportingspices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground to Singapore, 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 $2.27M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Comoros-Singapore Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.27 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Comoros maintains a surplus of $2.27 million
  • Export Focus: Comoros's primary exports include spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, no lactones or unfused furan rings (hydrogenated or not) in the structure, other than isosafrole, 1-(1,3-benzodiaxol-5-yl) propan-2-one, piperonal, safrole, tetrahydrocannabinols (all isomers)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Singapore include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516, petroleum 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

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 $2.27M 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 Comoros leveraging its comparative advantages in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground.

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

Comoros's specialization in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor groundcomplements Singapore's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.27M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.27M 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 $2.27 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Comoros's trade surplus of $2.27 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 oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground 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 Comoros and Singapore represents a total trade volume of $2.27 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Comoros, with exports exceeding importsby $2.27 million.

Export Strengths

Comoros's exports to Singapore total $2.27 million, with competitive advantages in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, representing $2.15M or94.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Singapore amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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