Guyana-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $424.90M total volume •Guyana surplus: $224.66M
Guyana → India
$324.78M
Exports (2023)
India → Guyana
$100.12M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$224.66M
Surplus for Guyana
Total Trade
$424.90M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Guyana and India. 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-India commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Guyana → India Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Guyana's export portfolio to India demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
India → Guyana Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Guyana's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Guyana demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to India, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $424.90M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Guyana-India Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $424.90 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Guyana maintains a surplus of $224.66 million
- Export Focus: Guyana's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, aluminium ores and concentrates, ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543, aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $424.90M 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
Comparative Advantage
Guyana's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $424.90M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $424.90M 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $424.90 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Guyana's trade surplus of $224.66 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 India represents a total trade volume of $424.90 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Guyana, with exports exceeding importsby $224.66 million.
Export Strengths
Guyana's exports to India total $324.78 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $310.28M or95.5% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from India amount to $100.12 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, with Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods comprising12.5% 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