Egypt-Madagascar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $122.56M total volume •Egypt surplus: $122.56M

EgyptMadagascar

$122.56M

Exports (2023)

MadagascarEgypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$122.56M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$122.56M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Egypt and Madagascar. Green line shows exports from Egypt, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

EgyptMadagascar Exports

$122.56M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
40.9% top product
1Wheat or meslin flour
$50.16M
40.9% of exports
2Petroleum 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
$7.45M
6.1% of exports
3Ammonia: anhydrous
$7.41M
6.0% of exports
4Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$7.23M
5.9% of exports
5Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
$4.22M
3.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Madagascar demonstrates strategic specialization, with wheat or meslin flour representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MadagascarEgypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground
$815,400
Infinity% of imports
2Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground
$261,589
Infinity% of imports
3Fruit, edible: fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption
$174,621
Infinity% of imports
4Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$173,733
Infinity% of imports
5Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$53,432
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Madagascar reveals significant dependencyin spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Egypt demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwheat or meslin flour to Madagascar, 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 $122.56M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Madagascar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $122.56 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $122.56 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include wheat or meslin flour, 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, ammonia: anhydrous
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Madagascar include spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground, fruit, edible: fruit and nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption

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 $122.56M 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 Egypt leveraging its comparative advantages in wheat or meslin flour.

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

Egypt's specialization in wheat or meslin flourcomplements Madagascar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $122.56M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $122.56M 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 $122.56 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wheat or meslin flour and spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $122.56 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, 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 wheat or meslin flour 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 Egypt and Madagascar represents a total trade volume of $122.56 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $122.56 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Madagascar total $122.56 million, with competitive advantages in wheat or meslin flour, representing $50.16M or40.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Madagascar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, with Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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