Eswatini-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $13.49M total volume •Eswatini deficit: $13.49M

EswatiniEgypt

$0

Exports (2023)

EgyptEswatini

$13.49M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$13.49M

Deficit for Eswatini

Total Trade

$13.49M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Eswatini and Egypt. Green line shows exports from Eswatini, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

EswatiniEgypt Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.56M
Infinity% of exports
2Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like
$739,506
Infinity% of exports
3Communication 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
$694,792
Infinity% of exports
4Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
$477,768
Infinity% of exports
5Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR)
$170,017
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Eswatini's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptEswatini Imports

$13.49M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
49.6% concentration
1Gum Arabic
$6.68M
49.6% of imports
2Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
$3.96M
29.3% of imports
3Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums: in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
$2.52M
18.7% of imports
4Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders
$112,717
0.8% of imports
5Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1
$63,200
0.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Eswatini's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin gum arabic, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Eswatini demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Egypt, 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 $13.49M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Eswatini-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $13.49 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Eswatini maintains a deficit of $13.49 million
  • Export Focus: Eswatini's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like, communication 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include gum arabic, rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (sbr) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (xsbr), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums: in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

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 $13.49M 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 Eswatini leveraging its comparative advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

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

Eswatini's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in gum arabic.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $13.49M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $13.49M 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 $13.49 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and gum arabic demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Eswatini's trade deficit of $13.49 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 apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on gum arabic, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Eswatini and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $13.49 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Eswatini, with imports exceeding exportsby $13.49 million.

Export Strengths

Eswatini's exports to Egypt total $0.00, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $1.56M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $13.49 million, highlighting economic interdependence in gum arabic, with Gum Arabic comprising49.6% of total imports.

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