Ethiopia-Israel Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $97.77M total volume •Ethiopia surplus: $97.77M

EthiopiaIsrael

$97.77M

Exports (2023)

IsraelEthiopia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$97.77M

Surplus for Ethiopia

Total Trade

$97.77M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ethiopia and Israel. Green line shows exports from Ethiopia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

EthiopiaIsrael Exports

$97.77M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
67.9% top product
1Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$66.37M
67.9% of exports
2Vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried
$7.02M
7.2% of exports
3Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$6.34M
6.5% of exports
4Vegetables: edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled
$3.40M
3.5% of exports
5Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$2.64M
2.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ethiopia's export portfolio to Israel demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IsraelEthiopia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kW
$7.00M
Infinity% of imports
2Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability
$4.56M
Infinity% of imports
3Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$3.60M
Infinity% of imports
4Communication 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
$3.42M
Infinity% of imports
5Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424
$1.75M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ethiopia's import pattern from Israel reveals significant dependencyin turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Ethiopia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken to Israel, 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 $97.77M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ethiopia-Israel Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $97.77 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ethiopia maintains a surplus of $97.77 million
  • Export Focus: Ethiopia's primary exports include oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Israel include turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw, appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

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 $97.77M 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 Ethiopia leveraging its comparative advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken.

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

Ethiopia's specialization in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not brokencomplements Israel's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $97.77M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $97.77M 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 $97.77 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken and turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ethiopia's trade surplus of $97.77 million 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 vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw, 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken 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 Ethiopia and Israel represents a total trade volume of $97.77 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Ethiopia, with exports exceeding importsby $97.77 million.

Export Strengths

Ethiopia's exports to Israel total $97.77 million, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, representing $66.37M or67.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Israel amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kw, with Turbo-propellers: of a power exceeding 1100kW comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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