Guyana-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $588.10M total volume •Guyana surplus: $588.10M

GuyanaFrance

$588.10M

Exports (2023)

FranceGuyana

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$588.10M

Surplus for Guyana

Total Trade

$588.10M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Guyana and France. 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-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GuyanaFrance Exports

$588.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
98.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$576.61M
98.0% of exports
2Fruit, palm hearts: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
$3.31M
0.6% of exports
3Aluminium ores and concentrates
$3.01M
0.5% of exports
4Cereals: husked (brown) rice
$1.74M
0.3% 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
$1.60M
0.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Guyana's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceGuyana Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$3.41M
Infinity% of imports
2Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$2.32M
Infinity% of imports
3Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$1.70M
Infinity% of imports
4Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
$1.07M
Infinity% of imports
5Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$1.03M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guyana's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 $588.10M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guyana-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $588.10 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guyana maintains a surplus of $588.10 million
  • Export Focus: Guyana's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, fruit, palm hearts: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, aluminium ores and concentrates
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods

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 $588.10M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Guyana's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $588.10M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $588.10M 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 $588.10 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and cereals: maize (corn), other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guyana's trade surplus of $588.10 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 fruit, palm hearts: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 France represents a total trade volume of $588.10 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Guyana, with exports exceeding importsby $588.10 million.

Export Strengths

Guyana's exports to France total $588.10 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $576.61M or98.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, with Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed comprisingInfinity% 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