Haiti-Germany Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $79.76M total volume •Haiti deficit: $73.75M

HaitiGermany

$3.01M

Exports (2023)

GermanyHaiti

$76.76M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$73.75M

Deficit for Haiti

Total Trade

$79.76M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Haiti and Germany. 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-Germany commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

HaitiGermany Exports

$3.01M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
43.0% top product
1Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$1.29M
43.0% of exports
2T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$720,699
24.0% of exports
3Coats: 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)
$137,612
4.6% of exports
4Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504
$99,236
3.3% of exports
5T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
$99,016
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Germany 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.

GermanyHaiti Imports

$76.76M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
52.0% concentration
1Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10
$39.89M
52.0% of imports
2Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
$15.31M
19.9% of imports
3Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
$4.94M
6.4% of imports
4Offal, edible: of swine, (other than livers), frozen
$2.61M
3.4% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.39M
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Germany reveals significant dependencyin printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10, 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 Germany, 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 $79.76M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Haiti-Germany Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $79.76 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a deficit of $73.75 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports include oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, coats: 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)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Germany include printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10, printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911, unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title

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 $79.76M 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 Germany's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $79.76M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $79.76M 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 $79.76 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 printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade deficit of $73.75 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 t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10, 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 Germany represents a total trade volume of $79.76 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Haiti, with imports exceeding exportsby $73.75 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Germany total $3.01 million, with competitive advantages in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, representing $1.29M or43.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Germany amount to $76.76 million, highlighting economic interdependence in printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10, with Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 comprising52.0% of total imports.

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