Gibraltar-Cyprus Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $20.94M total volume •Gibraltar surplus: $20.94M

GibraltarCyprus

$20.94M

Exports (2023)

CyprusGibraltar

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$20.94M

Surplus for Gibraltar

Total Trade

$20.94M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Gibraltar and Cyprus. Green line shows exports from Gibraltar, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GibraltarCyprus Exports

$20.94M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.9% top product
1Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$20.92M
99.9% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$10,813
0.1% of exports
3Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$764
0.0% of exports
4Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$545
0.0% of exports
5Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019
$145
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Gibraltar's export portfolio to Cyprus demonstrates strategic specialization, with motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CyprusGibraltar Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Communication 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
$1,600
Infinity% of imports
2Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$1,081
Infinity% of imports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$175
Infinity% of imports
4Fishing tackle n.e.c., butterfly nets, decoy birds (other than those of heading no. 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting requisites
$173
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Gibraltar's import pattern from Cyprus reveals significant dependencyin communication 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, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Gibraltar demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmotorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable to Cyprus, 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 $20.94M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Gibraltar-Cyprus Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $20.94 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Gibraltar maintains a surplus of $20.94 million
  • Export Focus: Gibraltar's primary exports include motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Cyprus include communication 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, engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition), t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted

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 $20.94M 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 Gibraltar leveraging its comparative advantages in motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable.

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

Gibraltar's specialization in motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatablecomplements Cyprus's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in communication 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $20.94M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $20.94M 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 $20.94 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable and communication 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Gibraltar's trade surplus of $20.94 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 vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on communication 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, 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 motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable 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 Gibraltar and Cyprus represents a total trade volume of $20.94 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Gibraltar, with exports exceeding importsby $20.94 million.

Export Strengths

Gibraltar's exports to Cyprus total $20.94 million, with competitive advantages in motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, representing $20.92M or99.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Cyprus amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in communication 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, with Communication 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 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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