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Grenada-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $4.68M total volume •Grenada surplus: $732,519

GrenadaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines

$2.71M

Exports (2023)

Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesGrenada

$1.98M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$732,519

Surplus for Grenada

Total Trade

$4.68M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GrenadaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Exports

$2.71M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
36.1% top product
1Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$976,828
36.1% of exports
2Paints and varnishes: (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather
$763,715
28.2% of exports
3Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
$187,127
6.9% of exports
4Beer: made from malt
$186,029
6.9% of exports
5Pigments: of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils
$107,998
4.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Grenada's export portfolio to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines demonstrates strategic specialization, with waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesGrenada Imports

$1.98M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
57.8% concentration
1Wheat or meslin flour
$1.14M
57.8% of imports
2Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors
$182,235
9.2% of imports
3Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper
$92,122
4.7% of imports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)
$86,249
4.4% of imports
5Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$66,415
3.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Grenada's import pattern from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reveals strategic sourcingin wheat or meslin flour, 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 exportingwaters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $4.68M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Grenada-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $4.68 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Grenada maintains a surplus of $732.52 thousand
  • Export Focus: Grenada's primary exports include waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, paints and varnishes: (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather, paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines include wheat or meslin flour, aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $4.68M 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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredcomplements Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wheat or meslin flour.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $4.68M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $4.68M 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 $4.68 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured and wheat or meslin flour demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Grenada's trade surplus of $732.52 thousand strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in paints and varnishes: (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wheat or meslin flour, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines represents a total trade volume of $4.68 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Grenada, with exports exceeding importsby $732.52 thousand.

Export Strengths

Grenada's exports to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines total $2.71 million, with competitive advantages in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, representing $976,828 or36.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines amount to $1.98 million, highlighting economic interdependence in wheat or meslin flour, with Wheat or meslin flour comprising57.8% of total imports.

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