Cuba-Greece Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.08M total volume •Cuba surplus: $14.08M

CubaGreece

$14.08M

Exports (2023)

GreeceCuba

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$14.08M

Surplus for Cuba

Total Trade

$14.08M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Cuba and Greece. Green line shows exports from Cuba, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

CubaGreece Exports

$14.08M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
91.3% top product
1Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$12.85M
91.3% of exports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$1.21M
8.6% of exports
3Vodka
$12,173
0.1% of exports
4Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$863
0.0% of exports
5Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$600
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Cuba's export portfolio to Greece demonstrates strategic specialization, with wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GreeceCuba Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$438,531
Infinity% of imports
2Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
$393,731
Infinity% of imports
3Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$390,706
Infinity% of imports
4Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
$353,352
Infinity% of imports
5Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal
$147,965
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Cuba's import pattern from Greece reveals significant dependencyin engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Cuba demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated to Greece, 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 $14.08M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Cuba-Greece Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.08 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Cuba maintains a surplus of $14.08 million
  • Export Focus: Cuba's primary exports include wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, vodka
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Greece include engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition), lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals, food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared

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 $14.08M 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 Cuba leveraging its comparative advantages in wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.

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

Cuba's specialization in wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomeratedcomplements Greece's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.08M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.08M 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 $14.08 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated and engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Cuba's trade surplus of $14.08 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 rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition), 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 wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated 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 Cuba and Greece represents a total trade volume of $14.08 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Cuba, with exports exceeding importsby $14.08 million.

Export Strengths

Cuba's exports to Greece total $14.08 million, with competitive advantages in wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated, representing $12.85M or91.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Greece amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition), with Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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