Grenada-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.64M total volume •Grenada deficit: $4.73M

GrenadaFrance

$452,583

Exports (2023)

FranceGrenada

$5.18M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.73M

Deficit for Grenada

Total Trade

$5.64M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Grenada and France. 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-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GrenadaFrance Exports

$452,583
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.2% top product
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$199,985
44.2% of exports
2Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$108,426
24.0% of exports
3Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereof
$75,431
16.7% of exports
4Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$40,018
8.8% of exports
5Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$21,924
4.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Grenada's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceGrenada Imports

$5.18M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
18.2% concentration
1Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials
$942,650
18.2% of imports
2Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$786,355
15.2% of imports
3Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
$418,793
8.1% of imports
4Perfumes and toilet waters
$332,511
6.4% of imports
5Cast iron: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles
$256,560
5.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Grenada's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, 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 exportingcocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted to France, 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 $5.64M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Grenada-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.64 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Grenada maintains a deficit of $4.73 million
  • Export Focus: Grenada's primary exports include cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99, aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereof
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc

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 $5.64M 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted.

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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roastedcomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.64M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.64M 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 $5.64 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted and machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Grenada's trade deficit of $4.73 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 fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted 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 France represents a total trade volume of $5.64 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Grenada, with imports exceeding exportsby $4.73 million.

Export Strengths

Grenada's exports to France total $452.58 thousand, with competitive advantages in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing $199,985 or44.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $5.18 million, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, with Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials comprising18.2% of total imports.

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