Guyana-Saint Lucia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $93.32M total volume •Guyana surplus: $66.88M

GuyanaSaint Lucia

$80.10M

Exports (2023)

Saint LuciaGuyana

$13.22M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$66.88M

Surplus for Guyana

Total Trade

$93.32M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GuyanaSaint Lucia Exports

$80.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
94.4% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$75.60M
94.4% of exports
2Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$2.55M
3.2% of exports
3Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$582,100
0.7% of exports
4Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407
$309,982
0.4% of exports
5Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured
$298,615
0.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

Saint LuciaGuyana Imports

$13.22M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
57.7% concentration
1Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated
$7.63M
57.7% of imports
2Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock
$1.78M
13.5% of imports
3Beer: made from malt
$1.31M
9.9% of imports
4Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$479,214
3.6% of imports
5Paints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or vinyl), dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
$434,060
3.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Guyana's import pattern from Saint Lucia reveals significant dependencyin pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated, 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 Saint Lucia, 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 $93.32M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Guyana-Saint Lucia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $93.32 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Guyana maintains a surplus of $66.88 million
  • Export Focus: Guyana's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Saint Lucia include pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated, bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock, beer: made from malt

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 $93.32M 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 Saint Lucia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $93.32M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $93.32M 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 $93.32 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 pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Guyana's trade surplus of $66.88 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 cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated, 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 Saint Lucia represents a total trade volume of $93.32 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Guyana, with exports exceeding importsby $66.88 million.

Export Strengths

Guyana's exports to Saint Lucia total $80.10 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $75.60M or94.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Saint Lucia amount to $13.22 million, highlighting economic interdependence in pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated, with Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated comprising57.7% 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