Guam-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $20.08M total volume •Guam deficit: $19.86M

GuamFrance

$106,205

Exports (2023)

FranceGuam

$19.97M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$19.86M

Deficit for Guam

Total Trade

$20.08M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Guam and France. Green line shows exports from Guam, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GuamFrance Exports

$106,205
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
60.8% top product
1Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
$64,558
60.8% of exports
2Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$5,690
5.4% of exports
3Wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94
$4,261
4.0% of exports
4Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
$3,844
3.6% of exports
5Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$3,688
3.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Guam's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceGuam Imports

$19.97M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
21.0% 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
$4.20M
21.0% of imports
2Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables
$3.68M
18.4% of imports
3Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather
$2.00M
10.0% of imports
4Electrical static converters
$1.66M
8.3% of imports
5Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather
$1.34M
6.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guam's import pattern from France 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

Guam demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather 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 $20.08M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guam-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $20.08 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guam maintains a deficit of $19.86 million
  • Export Focus: Guam's primary exports include cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather, wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France 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, insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables, cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather

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 $20.08M 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 Guam leveraging its comparative advantages in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Guam's specialization in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leathercomplements France'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 $20.08M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $20.08M 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 $20.08 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather 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

Guam's trade deficit of $19.86 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 footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather 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 cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather 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 Guam and France represents a total trade volume of $20.08 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Guam, with imports exceeding exportsby $19.86 million.

Export Strengths

Guam's exports to France total $106.20 thousand, with competitive advantages in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather, representing $64,558 or60.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $19.97 million, 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 comprising21.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Guam'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