Ghana-Jamaica Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $25.44M total volume •Ghana deficit: $25.44M

GhanaJamaica

$0

Exports (2023)

JamaicaGhana

$25.44M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$25.44M

Deficit for Ghana

Total Trade

$25.44M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GhanaJamaica Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$21,539
Infinity% of exports
2Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)
$21,398
Infinity% of exports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$10,717
Infinity% of exports
4Marble, travertine and alabaster: simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$7,859
Infinity% of exports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)
$1,996
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ghana's export portfolio to Jamaica demonstrates strategic specialization, with stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JamaicaGhana Imports

$25.44M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
99.9% concentration
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$25.40M
99.9% of imports
2Juice: grape, of a Brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$15,531
0.1% of imports
3Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$5,835
0.0% of imports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$4,315
0.0% of imports
5Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$1,152
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ghana's import pattern from Jamaica reveals significant dependencyin aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, 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 exportingstone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface to Jamaica, 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 $25.44M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ghana-Jamaica Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $25.44 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ghana maintains a deficit of $25.44 million
  • Export Focus: Ghana's primary exports include stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface), vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jamaica include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, juice: grape, of a brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap

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 $25.44M 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 stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

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 stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surfacecomplements Jamaica's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $25.44M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $25.44M 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 $25.44 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface and aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ghana's trade deficit of $25.44 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 stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, 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 stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface 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 Jamaica represents a total trade volume of $25.44 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Ghana, with imports exceeding exportsby $25.44 million.

Export Strengths

Ghana's exports to Jamaica total $0.00, with competitive advantages in stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, representing $21,539 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jamaica amount to $25.44 million, highlighting economic interdependence in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, with Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum comprising99.9% of total imports.

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