Guinea-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $195.60M total volume •Guinea deficit: $54.73M

GuineaIndonesia

$70.44M

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaGuinea

$125.16M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$54.73M

Deficit for Guinea

Total Trade

$195.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Guinea and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Guinea, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GuineaIndonesia Exports

$70.44M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
100.0% top product
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$70.41M
100.0% of exports
2Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber
$7,389
0.0% of exports
3Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$6,045
0.0% of exports
4Bearings: spherical roller bearings
$5,116
0.0% of exports
5Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10
$1,907
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

IndonesiaGuinea Imports

$125.16M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
71.8% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$89.90M
71.8% of imports
2Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$20.52M
16.4% of imports
3Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts
$2.54M
2.0% of imports
4Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$2.36M
1.9% of imports
5Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
$1.55M
1.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guinea's import pattern from Indonesia reveals strategic sourcingin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Guinea demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted to Indonesia, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $195.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guinea-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $195.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guinea maintains a deficit of $54.73 million
  • Export Focus: Guinea's primary exports include cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber, machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars, machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts

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 $195.60M 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 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

Guinea's specialization in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roastedcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $195.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $195.60M 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 $195.60 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 vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guinea's trade deficit of $54.73 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 rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 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 Guinea and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $195.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Guinea, with imports exceeding exportsby $54.73 million.

Export Strengths

Guinea's exports to Indonesia total $70.44 million, with competitive advantages in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing $70.41M or100.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $125.16 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising71.8% of total imports.

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