Ethiopia-Singapore Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $118.89M total volume •Ethiopia surplus: $118.89M

EthiopiaSingapore

$118.89M

Exports (2023)

SingaporeEthiopia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$118.89M

Surplus for Ethiopia

Total Trade

$118.89M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EthiopiaSingapore Exports

$118.89M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.4% top product
1Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$52.84M
44.4% of exports
2Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$17.72M
14.9% of exports
3Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$15.75M
13.2% of exports
4Vegetables, leguminous: n.e.c. in heading no. 0713, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$11.31M
9.5% of exports
5Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$4.19M
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ethiopia's export portfolio to Singapore demonstrates strategic specialization, with aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SingaporeEthiopia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$42.61M
Infinity% 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
$14.09M
Infinity% of imports
3Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$5.30M
Infinity% of imports
4Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$4.19M
Infinity% of imports
5Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$2.39M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ethiopia's import pattern from Singapore reveals significant dependencyin turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, 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 exportingaircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 to Singapore, 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 $118.89M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ethiopia-Singapore Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $118.89 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ethiopia maintains a surplus of $118.89 million
  • Export Focus: Ethiopia's primary exports include aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Singapore include turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, 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, turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers

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 $118.89M 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 aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803.

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 aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803complements Singapore's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $118.89M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $118.89M 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 $118.89 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 and turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ethiopia's trade surplus of $118.89 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, 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 aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 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 Singapore represents a total trade volume of $118.89 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Ethiopia, with exports exceeding importsby $118.89 million.

Export Strengths

Ethiopia's exports to Singapore total $118.89 million, with competitive advantages in aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803, representing $52.84M or44.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Singapore amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, with Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN 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