France-Haiti Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $55.20M total volume •France surplus: $19.81M

FranceHaiti

$37.51M

Exports (2023)

HaitiFrance

$17.70M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$19.81M

Surplus for France

Total Trade

$55.20M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between France and Haiti. Green line shows exports from France, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

FranceHaiti Exports

$37.51M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.4% top product
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$6.16M
16.4% of exports
2Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$5.93M
15.8% of exports
3Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
$3.57M
9.5% of exports
4Malt: not roasted
$1.81M
4.8% of exports
5Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$1.59M
4.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

France's export portfolio to Haiti demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HaitiFrance Imports

$17.70M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
81.6% concentration
1Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$14.44M
81.6% of imports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$1.00M
5.7% of imports
3Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$487,425
2.8% of imports
4Peel: of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water and other preservative solutions
$459,775
2.6% of imports
5Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301
$161,389
0.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

France's import pattern from Haiti reveals significant dependencyin oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

France demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale to Haiti, 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 $55.20M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: France-Haiti Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $55.20 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: France maintains a surplus of $19.81 million
  • Export Focus: France's primary exports include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, clothing: worn, and other worn articles, automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Haiti include oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted

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 $55.20M 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 France leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up 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

France's specialization in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail salecomplements Haiti's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $55.20M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $55.20M 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 $55.20 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale and oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

France's trade surplus of $19.81 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 clothing: worn, and other worn articles present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up 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 France and Haiti represents a total trade volume of $55.20 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for France, with exports exceeding importsby $19.81 million.

Export Strengths

France's exports to Haiti total $37.51 million, with competitive advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, representing $6.16M or16.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Haiti amount to $17.70 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, with Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes comprising81.6% of total imports.

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