Haiti-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $68.42M total volume •Haiti deficit: $68.42M

HaitiBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilHaiti

$68.42M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$68.42M

Deficit for Haiti

Total Trade

$68.42M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Haiti and Brazil. Green line shows exports from Haiti, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

HaitiBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$517,795
Infinity% of exports
2Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale
$128,330
Infinity% of exports
3Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
$94,295
Infinity% of exports
4Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104)
$40,357
Infinity% of exports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$12,435
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilHaiti Imports

$68.42M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
18.2% concentration
1Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products
$12.45M
18.2% of imports
2Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$9.91M
14.5% of imports
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
$8.66M
12.7% of imports
4Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight over 0.5% but not over 10%
$3.32M
4.9% of imports
5Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$3.13M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Haiti demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes to Brazil, 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 $68.42M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Haiti-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $68.42 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a deficit of $68.42 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports include oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale, poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, 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

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 $68.42M 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 Haiti leveraging its comparative advantages in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.

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

Haiti's specialization in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutescomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $68.42M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $68.42M 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 $68.42 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes and meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade deficit of $68.42 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 organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products, 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, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes 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 Haiti and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $68.42 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Haiti, with imports exceeding exportsby $68.42 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, representing $517,795 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $68.42 million, highlighting economic interdependence in meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products, with Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products comprising18.2% of total imports.

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