Haiti-Malaysia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $5.81M total volume •Haiti surplus: $5.81M

HaitiMalaysia

$5.81M

Exports (2023)

MalaysiaHaiti

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.81M

Surplus for Haiti

Total Trade

$5.81M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

HaitiMalaysia Exports

$5.81M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
46.0% top product
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$2.67M
46.0% of exports
2Copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes
$2.45M
42.1% of exports
3Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes
$620,109
10.7% of exports
4Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$64,512
1.1% of exports
5Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
$2,129
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Malaysia demonstrates strategic specialization, with cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MalaysiaHaiti Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$3.33M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.78M
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$460,449
Infinity% of imports
4Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$357,078
Infinity% of imports
5Paper and paperboard: envelopes
$102,341
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Malaysia reveals significant dependencyin food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, 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 exportingcocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted to Malaysia, 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 $5.81M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Haiti-Malaysia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $5.81 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a surplus of $5.81 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports include cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes, aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Malaysia include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared

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 $5.81M 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted.

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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roastedcomplements Malaysia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $5.81M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $5.81M 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 $5.81 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted and food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade surplus of $5.81 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 copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted 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 Malaysia represents a total trade volume of $5.81 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Haiti, with exports exceeding importsby $5.81 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Malaysia total $5.81 million, with competitive advantages in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing $2.67M or46.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Malaysia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, with Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Haiti'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