Grenada-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $23.74M total volume •Grenada deficit: $23.74M

GrenadaChina

$0

Exports (2023)

ChinaGrenada

$23.74M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$23.74M

Deficit for Grenada

Total Trade

$23.74M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Grenada and China. Green line shows exports from Grenada, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GrenadaChina Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$2,344
Infinity% of exports
2Ball bearings
$375
Infinity% of exports
3Electronic integrated circuits: memories
$113
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Grenada's export portfolio to China demonstrates strategic specialization, with rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ChinaGrenada Imports

$23.74M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
4.6% concentration
1Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports
$1.10M
4.6% of imports
2Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$897,303
3.8% of imports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$743,365
3.1% of imports
4Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
$706,751
3.0% of imports
5Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo
$668,009
2.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Grenada's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Grenada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingrum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products to China, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 3+ 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 $23.74M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Grenada-China Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $23.74 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Grenada maintains a deficit of $23.74 million
  • Export Focus: Grenada's primary exports include rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, ball bearings, electronic integrated circuits: memories
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China include machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports, iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling

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 $23.74M 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 Grenada leveraging its comparative advantages in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.

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

Grenada's specialization in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane productscomplements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $23.74M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $23.74M 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 $23.74 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products and machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Grenada's trade deficit of $23.74 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 ball bearings present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports, 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 rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products 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 Grenada and China represents a total trade volume of $23.74 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Grenada, with imports exceeding exportsby $23.74 million.

Export Strengths

Grenada's exports to China total $0.00, with competitive advantages in rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, representing $2,344 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China amount to $23.74 million, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports, with Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports comprising4.6% of total imports.

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