Eritrea-Sweden Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.60M total volume •Eritrea deficit: $2.60M

EritreaSweden

$0

Exports (2023)

SwedenEritrea

$2.60M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.60M

Deficit for Eritrea

Total Trade

$2.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EritreaSweden Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Beer: made from malt
$34,684
Infinity% of exports
2Liqueurs and cordials
$15,174
Infinity% of exports
3Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
$2,168
Infinity% of exports
4Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$283
Infinity% of exports
5Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$283
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Eritrea's export portfolio to Sweden demonstrates strategic specialization, with beer: made from malt representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwedenEritrea Imports

$2.60M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
22.0% concentration
1Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$570,585
22.0% of imports
2Petroleum 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
$358,241
13.8% 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
$271,909
10.5% of imports
4Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87
$158,245
6.1% of imports
5Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils
$152,778
5.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Eritrea's import pattern from Sweden reveals significant dependencyin machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431, 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 exportingbeer: made from malt to Sweden, 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 $2.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Eritrea-Sweden Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Eritrea maintains a deficit of $2.60 million
  • Export Focus: Eritrea's primary exports include beer: made from malt, liqueurs and cordials, food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sweden include machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431, 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, 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 $2.60M 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 beer: made from malt.

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 beer: made from maltcomplements Sweden's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.60M 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 $2.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in beer: made from malt and machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Eritrea's trade deficit of $2.60 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 liqueurs and cordials present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431, 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 beer: made from malt 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 Sweden represents a total trade volume of $2.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Eritrea, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.60 million.

Export Strengths

Eritrea's exports to Sweden total $0.00, with competitive advantages in beer: made from malt, representing $34,684 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sweden amount to $2.60 million, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431, with Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 comprising22.0% of total imports.

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