Comoros-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.62M total volume •Comoros deficit: $4.79M

ComorosSpain

$416,994

Exports (2023)

SpainComoros

$5.21M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.79M

Deficit for Comoros

Total Trade

$5.62M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Comoros and Spain. 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-Spain commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ComorosSpain Exports

$416,994
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
75.3% top product
1Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground
$314,137
75.3% of exports
2Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$87,001
20.9% of exports
3Communication 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
$9,509
2.3% of exports
4Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption
$2,653
0.6% of exports
5Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$1,705
0.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

SpainComoros Imports

$5.21M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
73.9% concentration
1Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$3.85M
73.9% of imports
2Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428
$416,970
8.0% of imports
3Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa
$258,766
5.0% of imports
4Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)
$103,284
2.0% of imports
5Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$96,097
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Comoros's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, 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 Spain, 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 $5.62M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Comoros-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.62 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Comoros maintains a deficit of $4.79 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, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428, dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or cocoa

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 $5.62M 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 Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.62M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.62M 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 $5.62 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 meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Comoros's trade deficit of $4.79 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

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 meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $5.62 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Comoros, with imports exceeding exportsby $4.79 million.

Export Strengths

Comoros's exports to Spain total $416.99 thousand, with competitive advantages in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, representing $314,137 or75.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $5.21 million, highlighting economic interdependence in meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, with Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen comprising73.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Comoros's strategic sourcing from Spain. 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