Guyana-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $219.22M total volume •Guyana surplus: $96.47M

GuyanaCanada

$157.84M

Exports (2023)

CanadaGuyana

$61.37M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$96.47M

Surplus for Guyana

Total Trade

$219.22M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Guyana and Canada. Green line shows exports from Guyana, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GuyanaCanada Exports

$157.84M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
87.4% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$137.92M
87.4% of exports
2Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher
$5.96M
3.8% of exports
3Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$4.96M
3.1% of exports
4Aluminium ores and concentrates
$3.49M
2.2% of exports
5Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.26M
0.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Guyana's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strategic specialization, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CanadaGuyana Imports

$61.37M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.8% concentration
1Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers
$7.27M
11.8% of imports
2Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW
$4.04M
6.6% of imports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$3.15M
5.1% of imports
4Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$2.79M
4.5% of imports
5Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$1.91M
3.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guyana's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Guyana demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Canada, 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 $219.22M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guyana-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $219.22 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guyana maintains a surplus of $96.47 million
  • Export Focus: Guyana's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada include generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers, turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

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 $219.22M 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 Guyana leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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

Guyana's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $219.22M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $219.22M 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 $219.22 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guyana's trade surplus of $96.47 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 undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers, 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 Guyana and Canada represents a total trade volume of $219.22 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Guyana, with exports exceeding importsby $96.47 million.

Export Strengths

Guyana's exports to Canada total $157.84 million, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $137.92M or87.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $61.37 million, highlighting economic interdependence in generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers, with Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers comprising11.8% of total imports.

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