El Salvador-Jamaica Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $31.36M total volume •El Salvador surplus: $31.36M

El SalvadorJamaica

$31.36M

Exports (2023)

JamaicaEl Salvador

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$31.36M

Surplus for El Salvador

Total Trade

$31.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between El Salvador and Jamaica. Green line shows exports from El Salvador, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

El SalvadorJamaica Exports

$31.36M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
37.6% top product
1Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods
$11.80M
37.6% of exports
2Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
$4.63M
14.8% of exports
3Petroleum 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
$4.06M
13.0% of exports
4Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$2.76M
8.8% of exports
5Paper articles: toilet paper
$1.80M
5.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

El Salvador's export portfolio to Jamaica demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JamaicaEl Salvador Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$114,285
Infinity% of imports
2Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$56,564
Infinity% of imports
3Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances
$33,194
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$5,917
Infinity% of imports
5Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$4,792
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

El Salvador's import pattern from Jamaica reveals significant dependencyin iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

El Salvador demonstrates competitive strength in exportingplastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods to Jamaica, 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 $31.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: El Salvador-Jamaica Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $31.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: El Salvador maintains a surplus of $31.36 million
  • Export Focus: El Salvador's primary exports include plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods, sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jamaica include iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326, paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap, vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances

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 $31.36M 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 El Salvador leveraging its comparative advantages in plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.

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

El Salvador's specialization in plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodscomplements Jamaica's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $31.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $31.36M 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 $31.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods and iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

El Salvador's trade surplus of $31.36 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 sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326, 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 plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods 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 El Salvador and Jamaica represents a total trade volume of $31.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for El Salvador, with exports exceeding importsby $31.36 million.

Export Strengths

El Salvador's exports to Jamaica total $31.36 million, with competitive advantages in plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods, representing $11.80M or37.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jamaica amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326, with Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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