Dominica-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $107.25M total volume •Dominica deficit: $101.40M
Dominica → USA
$2.92M
Exports (2023)
USA → Dominica
$104.32M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$101.40M
Deficit for Dominica
Total Trade
$107.25M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Dominica and USA. 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-USA commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Dominica → USA Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Dominica's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
USA → Dominica Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Dominica's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin 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, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Dominica demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwaste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals to USA, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $107.25M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Dominica-USA Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $107.25 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Dominica maintains a deficit of $101.40 million
- Export Focus: Dominica's primary exports include waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals, machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter, wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include 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, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $107.25M 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 waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals.
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
Comparative Advantage
Dominica's specialization in waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metalscomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in 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.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $107.25M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $107.25M 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $107.25 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals and 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Dominica's trade deficit of $101.40 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 USA represents a total trade volume of $107.25 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Dominica, with imports exceeding exportsby $101.40 million.
Export Strengths
Dominica's exports to USA total $2.92 million, with competitive advantages in waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals, representing $453,533 or15.5% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from USA amount to $104.32 million, highlighting economic interdependence in 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, with 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 comprising15.5% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Dominica's strategic sourcing from USA. 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