Ghana-Eritrea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $614,120 total volume •Ghana deficit: $614,120

GhanaEritrea

$0

Exports (2023)

EritreaGhana

$614,120

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$614,120

Deficit for Ghana

Total Trade

$614,120

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ghana and Eritrea. Green line shows exports from Ghana, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GhanaEritrea Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap
$22,348
Infinity% of exports
2Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$1,698
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ghana's export portfolio to Eritrea demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EritreaGhana Imports

$614,120
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
75.2% concentration
1Wheat or meslin flour
$461,929
75.2% of imports
2Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$41,288
6.7% of imports
3Tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like
$19,737
3.2% of imports
4Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87
$12,573
2.0% of imports
5Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs
$9,063
1.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ghana's import pattern from Eritrea reveals significant dependencyin wheat or meslin flour, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Ghana demonstrates competitive strength in exportingplastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap to Eritrea, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 2+ 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 $614,120 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ghana-Eritrea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $614.12 thousandrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ghana maintains a deficit of $614.12 thousand
  • Export Focus: Ghana's primary exports include plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap, medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Eritrea include wheat or meslin flour, boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41, tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like

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 $614,120 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 Ghana leveraging its comparative advantages in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.

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

Ghana's specialization in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrapcomplements Eritrea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wheat or meslin flour.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $614,120 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $614,120 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 $614.12 thousand bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap and wheat or meslin flour demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ghana's trade deficit of $614.12 thousand 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 medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wheat or meslin flour, 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 plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap 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 Ghana and Eritrea represents a total trade volume of $614.12 thousand in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Ghana, with imports exceeding exportsby $614.12 thousand.

Export Strengths

Ghana's exports to Eritrea total $0.00, with competitive advantages in plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap, representing $22,348 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Eritrea amount to $614.12 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in wheat or meslin flour, with Wheat or meslin flour comprising75.2% of total imports.

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