Eritrea-Angola Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $265,384 total volume •Eritrea surplus: $265,384

EritreaAngola

$265,384

Exports (2023)

AngolaEritrea

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$265,384

Surplus for Eritrea

Total Trade

$265,384

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Eritrea and Angola. Green line shows exports from Eritrea, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

EritreaAngola Exports

$265,384
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
67.0% top product
1Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled
$177,862
67.0% of exports
2Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$63,522
23.9% of exports
3Beer: made from malt
$7,489
2.8% of exports
4Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$6,941
2.6% of exports
5Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
$5,082
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Eritrea's export portfolio to Angola demonstrates strategic specialization, with boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AngolaEritrea Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA
$4,160
Infinity% of imports
2Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$201
Infinity% of imports
3Pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413
$126
Infinity% of imports
4Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
$67
Infinity% of imports
5Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums
$1
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Eritrea's import pattern from Angola reveals significant dependencyin transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Eritrea demonstrates competitive strength in exportingboring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled to Angola, 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 $265,384 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Eritrea-Angola Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $265.38 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Eritrea maintains a surplus of $265.38 thousand
  • Export Focus: Eritrea's primary exports include boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled, boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, beer: made from malt
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Angola include transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva, reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, pumps and liquid elevators: n.e.c. in heading no. 8413

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 $265,384 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 Eritrea leveraging its comparative advantages in boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.

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

Eritrea's specialization in boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelledcomplements Angola's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $265,384 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $265,384 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 $265.38 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled and transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Eritrea's trade surplus of $265.38 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 boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva, 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 boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled 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 Eritrea and Angola represents a total trade volume of $265.38 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Eritrea, with exports exceeding importsby $265.38 thousand.

Export Strengths

Eritrea's exports to Angola total $265.38 thousand, with competitive advantages in boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled, representing $177,862 or67.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Angola amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kva, with Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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