Eritrea-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $12.22M total volume •Eritrea deficit: $12.22M

EritreaNetherlands

$0

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsEritrea

$12.22M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$12.22M

Deficit for Eritrea

Total Trade

$12.22M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EritreaNetherlands Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$14,378
Infinity% of exports
2Beer: made from malt
$7,089
Infinity% of exports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$315
Infinity% of exports
4Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$241
Infinity% of exports
5Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units
$91
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Eritrea's export portfolio to Netherlands demonstrates strategic specialization, with spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NetherlandsEritrea Imports

$12.22M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
34.4% concentration
1Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled
$4.20M
34.4% of imports
2Malt: not roasted
$1.75M
14.3% 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
$1.06M
8.7% of imports
4Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$911,091
7.5% of imports
5Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)
$528,150
4.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Eritrea's import pattern from Netherlands reveals significant dependencyin machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled, 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 exportingspirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 to Netherlands, 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 $12.22M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Eritrea-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $12.22 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Eritrea maintains a deficit of $12.22 million
  • Export Focus: Eritrea's primary exports include spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208, beer: made from malt, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled, malt: not roasted, 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 $12.22M 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 spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208.

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 spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208complements Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $12.22M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $12.22M 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 $12.22 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 and machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Eritrea's trade deficit of $12.22 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 beer: made from malt present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled, 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 spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 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 Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $12.22 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Eritrea, with imports exceeding exportsby $12.22 million.

Export Strengths

Eritrea's exports to Netherlands total $0.00, with competitive advantages in spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208, representing $14,378 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $12.22 million, highlighting economic interdependence in machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled, with Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled comprising34.4% of total imports.

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