Eritrea-Japan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.36M total volume •Eritrea deficit: $1.36M

EritreaJapan

$0

Exports (2023)

JapanEritrea

$1.36M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.36M

Deficit for Eritrea

Total Trade

$1.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Eritrea and Japan. 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-Japan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EritreaJapan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$23,909
Infinity% of exports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$8,812
Infinity% of exports
3Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)
$4,256
Infinity% of exports
4Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$2,470
Infinity% of exports
5Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
$1,680
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Eritrea's export portfolio to Japan demonstrates strategic specialization, with blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JapanEritrea Imports

$1.36M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
93.2% concentration
1Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$1.27M
93.2% of imports
2Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
$51,000
3.7% of imports
3Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$22,457
1.6% of imports
4Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
$16,549
1.2% of imports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$3,217
0.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Eritrea's import pattern from Japan reveals significant dependencyin insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, 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 exportingblouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) to Japan, 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 $1.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Eritrea-Japan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Eritrea maintains a deficit of $1.36 million
  • Export Focus: Eritrea's primary exports include blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Japan include insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material

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 $1.36M 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 Eritrea leveraging its comparative advantages in blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).

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 blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)complements Japan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.36M 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 $1.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) and insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Eritrea's trade deficit of $1.36 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, 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 blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) 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 Japan represents a total trade volume of $1.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Eritrea, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.36 million.

Export Strengths

Eritrea's exports to Japan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), representing $23,909 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Japan amount to $1.36 million, highlighting economic interdependence in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, with Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles comprising93.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Eritrea's strategic sourcing from Japan. 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