Dominica-Anguilla Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $523,389 total volume •Dominica surplus: $236,957

DominicaAnguilla

$380,173

Exports (2023)

AnguillaDominica

$143,216

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$236,957

Surplus for Dominica

Total Trade

$523,389

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Dominica and Anguilla. Green line shows exports from Dominica, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

DominicaAnguilla Exports

$380,173
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
18.4% top product
1Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried
$69,790
18.4% of exports
2Vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets
$54,411
14.3% of exports
3Nuts, edible: coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp)
$50,650
13.3% of exports
4Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight
$37,966
10.0% of exports
5Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
$36,091
9.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Dominica's export portfolio to Anguilla demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AnguillaDominica Imports

$143,216
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
67.7% concentration
1Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines
$96,925
67.7% of imports
2Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled
$30,989
21.6% of imports
3Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor
$9,520
6.6% of imports
4Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$5,055
3.5% of imports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$378
0.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Dominica's import pattern from Anguilla reveals significant dependencyin engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Dominica demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried to Anguilla, 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 $523,389 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Dominica-Anguilla Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $523.39 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Dominica maintains a surplus of $236.96 thousand
  • Export Focus: Dominica's primary exports include fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried, vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets, nuts, edible: coconuts, fresh or dried, other than desiccated or in the inner shell (endocarp)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Anguilla include engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled, ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor

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 $523,389 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 Dominica leveraging its comparative advantages in fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Dominica's specialization in fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or driedcomplements Anguilla's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $523,389 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $523,389 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 $523.39 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried and engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Dominica's trade surplus of $236.96 thousand 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 vegetable roots and tubers: sweet potatoes, with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, 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 fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried 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 Dominica and Anguilla represents a total trade volume of $523.39 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Dominica, with exports exceeding importsby $236.96 thousand.

Export Strengths

Dominica's exports to Anguilla total $380.17 thousand, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried, representing $69,790 or18.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Anguilla amount to $143.22 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, with Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines comprising67.7% of total imports.

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