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Equatorial Guinea-Ghana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.92M total volume •Equatorial Guinea surplus: $14.92M

Equatorial GuineaGhana

$14.92M

Exports (2023)

GhanaEquatorial Guinea

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$14.92M

Surplus for Equatorial Guinea

Total Trade

$14.92M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Equatorial Guinea and Ghana. Green line shows exports from Equatorial Guinea, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Equatorial GuineaGhana Exports

$14.92M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
98.0% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$14.62M
98.0% of exports
2Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811
$295,357
2.0% of exports
3Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated
$3,977
0.0% of exports
4Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
$799
0.0% of exports
5Hydraulic fluids: for brakes and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
$781
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Equatorial Guinea's export portfolio to Ghana demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GhanaEquatorial Guinea Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$507,556
Infinity% of imports
2Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$426,144
Infinity% of imports
3Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping
$349,558
Infinity% of imports
4Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$70,292
Infinity% of imports
5Electrical static converters
$29,998
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Equatorial Guinea's import pattern from Ghana reveals significant dependencyin iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Equatorial Guinea demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes to Ghana, 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 $14.92M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Equatorial Guinea-Ghana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.92 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Equatorial Guinea maintains a surplus of $14.92 million
  • Export Focus: Equatorial Guinea's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811, tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ghana include iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping

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 $14.92M 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 Equatorial Guinea leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.

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

Equatorial Guinea's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanescomplements Ghana'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: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.92M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.92M 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 $14.92 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes and iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Equatorial Guinea's trade surplus of $14.92 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 oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes 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 Equatorial Guinea and Ghana represents a total trade volume of $14.92 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Equatorial Guinea, with exports exceeding importsby $14.92 million.

Export Strengths

Equatorial Guinea's exports to Ghana total $14.92 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes, representing $14.62M or98.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ghana amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, with Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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