Ghana-Gibraltar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $83.60M total volume •Ghana surplus: $81.00M

GhanaGibraltar

$82.30M

Exports (2023)

GibraltarGhana

$1.30M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$81.00M

Surplus for Ghana

Total Trade

$83.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ghana and Gibraltar. 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-Gibraltar commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GhanaGibraltar Exports

$82.30M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
100.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$82.30M
100.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ghana's export portfolio to Gibraltar demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GibraltarGhana Imports

$1.30M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
59.5% concentration
1Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc
$774,915
59.5% of imports
2Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703
$420,617
32.3% of imports
3Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers: recording or not, any combination of these instruments, parts and accessories
$55,340
4.3% of imports
4Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$45,633
3.5% of imports
5Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$2,068
0.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ghana's import pattern from Gibraltar reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc, 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Gibraltar, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 1+ 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 $83.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ghana-Gibraltar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $83.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ghana maintains a surplus of $81.00 million
  • Export Focus: Ghana's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Gibraltar include vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc, vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703, hydrometers and similar floating instruments, barometers, hygrometers, psychrometers, thermometers, pyrometers: recording or not, any combination of these instruments, parts and accessories

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 $83.60M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Ghana's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Gibraltar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $83.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $83.60M 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 $83.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ghana's trade surplus of $81.00 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 advanced manufacturing present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Gibraltar represents a total trade volume of $83.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Ghana, with exports exceeding importsby $81.00 million.

Export Strengths

Ghana's exports to Gibraltar total $82.30 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $82.30M or100.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Gibraltar amount to $1.30 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc, with Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc comprising59.5% of total imports.

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