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Guinea-Bissau-Côte d'Ivoire Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.34M total volume •Guinea-Bissau surplus: $3.43M

Guinea-Bissau → Côte d'Ivoire

$5.88M

Exports (2023)

Côte d'Ivoire → Guinea-Bissau

$2.46M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.43M

Surplus for Guinea-Bissau

Total Trade

$8.34M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Guinea-Bissau and Côte d'Ivoire. Green line shows exports from Guinea-Bissau, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Guinea-Bissau-Côte d'Ivoire commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Guinea-Bissau → Côte d'Ivoire Exports

$5.88M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
68.2% top product
1Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$4.02M
68.2% of exports
2Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.75M
29.7% of exports
3Fish: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$115,577
2.0% of exports
4Fish: frozen, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.3, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$5,386
0.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Guinea-Bissau's export portfolio to Côte d'Ivoire demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Côte d'Ivoire → Guinea-Bissau Imports

$2.46M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
38.8% concentration
1Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$955,165
38.8% of imports
2Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee
$593,728
24.1% of imports
3Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
$447,466
18.2% of imports
4Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$218,667
8.9% of imports
5Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap
$43,941
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guinea-Bissau's import pattern from Côte d'Ivoire reveals significant dependencyin sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Guinea-Bissau demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 to Côte d'Ivoire, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 4+ 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 $8.34M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guinea-Bissau-Côte d'Ivoire Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.34 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guinea-Bissau maintains a surplus of $3.43 million
  • Export Focus: Guinea-Bissau's primary exports include fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Côte d'Ivoire include sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material, extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee, paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

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 $8.34M 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 Guinea-Bissau leveraging its comparative advantages in fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

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

Guinea-Bissau's specialization in fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99complements Côte d'Ivoire's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.34M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.34M 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 $8.34 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 and sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guinea-Bissau's trade surplus of $3.43 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material, 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 fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 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 Guinea-Bissau and Côte d'Ivoire represents a total trade volume of $8.34 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Guinea-Bissau, with exports exceeding importsby $3.43 million.

Export Strengths

Guinea-Bissau's exports to Côte d'Ivoire total $5.88 million, with competitive advantages in fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, representing $4.02M or68.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Côte d'Ivoire amount to $2.46 million, highlighting economic interdependence in sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material, with Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material comprising38.8% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Guinea-Bissau'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