Ethiopia-Morocco Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $676.83M total volume •Ethiopia deficit: $676.83M

EthiopiaMorocco

$0

Exports (2023)

MoroccoEthiopia

$676.83M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$676.83M

Deficit for Ethiopia

Total Trade

$676.83M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ethiopia and Morocco. 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-Morocco commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EthiopiaMorocco Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$1.39M
Infinity% of exports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$1.30M
Infinity% of exports
3Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$157,001
Infinity% of exports
4Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$124,141
Infinity% of exports
5Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$116,144
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ethiopia's export portfolio to Morocco demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MoroccoEthiopia Imports

$676.83M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
99.6% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates
$674.18M
99.6% of imports
2Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
$1.42M
0.2% of imports
3Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$496,231
0.1% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$187,854
0.0% of imports
5Food preparations: couscous
$95,119
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ethiopia's import pattern from Morocco reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, 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 exportingvegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried to Morocco, 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 $676.83M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ethiopia-Morocco Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $676.83 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ethiopia maintains a deficit of $676.83 million
  • Export Focus: Ethiopia's primary exports include vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Morocco include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers, vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1

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 $676.83M 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 vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.

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 vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, driedcomplements Morocco's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $676.83M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $676.83M 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 $676.83 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ethiopia's trade deficit of $676.83 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 coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, 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 vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried 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 Morocco represents a total trade volume of $676.83 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Ethiopia, with imports exceeding exportsby $676.83 million.

Export Strengths

Ethiopia's exports to Morocco total $0.00, with competitive advantages in vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, representing $1.39M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Morocco amount to $676.83 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates comprising99.6% of total imports.

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