Grenada-Guyana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.59M total volume •Grenada deficit: $2.97M

GrenadaGuyana

$1.31M

Exports (2023)

GuyanaGrenada

$4.28M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.97M

Deficit for Grenada

Total Trade

$5.59M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GrenadaGuyana Exports

$1.31M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
42.8% top product
1Paper articles: toilet paper
$561,478
42.8% of exports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$231,250
17.6% of exports
3Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$186,688
14.2% of exports
4Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$186,540
14.2% of exports
5Beer: made from malt
$46,312
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Grenada's export portfolio to Guyana demonstrates strategic specialization, with paper articles: toilet paper representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GuyanaGrenada Imports

$4.28M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
43.9% concentration
1Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured
$1.88M
43.9% of imports
2Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$1.06M
24.8% of imports
3Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407
$288,616
6.7% of imports
4Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$212,114
5.0% of imports
5Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$103,125
2.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Grenada's import pattern from Guyana reveals significant dependencyin sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured, 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 exportingpaper articles: toilet paper to Guyana, 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 $5.59M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Grenada-Guyana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.59 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Grenada maintains a deficit of $2.97 million
  • Export Focus: Grenada's primary exports include paper articles: toilet paper, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Guyana include sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured, cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407

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 $5.59M 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 paper articles: toilet paper.

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 paper articles: toilet papercomplements Guyana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.59M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.59M 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 $5.59 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in paper articles: toilet paper and sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Grenada's trade deficit of $2.97 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured, 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 paper articles: toilet paper 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 Guyana represents a total trade volume of $5.59 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Grenada, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.97 million.

Export Strengths

Grenada's exports to Guyana total $1.31 million, with competitive advantages in paper articles: toilet paper, representing $561,478 or42.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Guyana amount to $4.28 million, highlighting economic interdependence in sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured, with Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured comprising43.9% of total imports.

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