Dominica-Germany Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $564,978 total volume •Dominica surplus: $564,978

DominicaGermany

$564,978

Exports (2023)

GermanyDominica

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$564,978

Surplus for Dominica

Total Trade

$564,978

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Dominica and Germany. 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-Germany commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

DominicaGermany Exports

$564,978
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
58.7% top product
1Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
$331,768
58.7% of exports
2Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds
$57,599
10.2% of exports
3Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried
$36,455
6.5% of exports
4Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$28,009
5.0% of exports
5Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$17,827
3.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Dominica's export portfolio to Germany demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GermanyDominica Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms
$113,980
Infinity% of imports
2Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$84,525
Infinity% of imports
3Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter
$73,552
Infinity% of imports
4Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$64,312
Infinity% of imports
5Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$57,754
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Dominica's import pattern from Germany reveals significant dependencyin dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms, 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: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried to Germany, 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 $564,978 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Dominica-Germany Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $564.98 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Dominica maintains a surplus of $564.98 thousand
  • Export Focus: Dominica's primary exports include fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds, fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Germany include dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms, waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter

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 $564,978 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: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, 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

1

Comparative Advantage

Dominica's specialization in fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or driedcomplements Germany's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $564,978 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $564,978 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 $564.98 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: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried and dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Dominica's trade surplus of $564.98 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 tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms, 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: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, 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 Germany represents a total trade volume of $564.98 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Dominica, with exports exceeding importsby $564.98 thousand.

Export Strengths

Dominica's exports to Germany total $564.98 thousand, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried, representing $331,768 or58.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Germany amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms, with Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms comprisingInfinity% 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