Haiti-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $6.94M total volume •Haiti surplus: $6.94M

HaitiSpain

$6.94M

Exports (2023)

SpainHaiti

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.94M

Surplus for Haiti

Total Trade

$6.94M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

HaitiSpain Exports

$6.94M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
80.8% top product
1Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes
$5.61M
80.8% of exports
2Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$523,403
7.5% of exports
3Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$156,745
2.3% of exports
4Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel
$132,895
1.9% of exports
5Coats: 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)
$106,142
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Haiti's export portfolio to Spain 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.

SpainHaiti Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$2.24M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled
$2.08M
Infinity% of imports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$1.09M
Infinity% of imports
4Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$946,879
Infinity% of imports
5Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$572,132
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Haiti's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated 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 Spain, 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 $6.94M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Haiti-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $6.94 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Haiti maintains a surplus of $6.94 million
  • Export Focus: Haiti's primary exports include oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled, odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries

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 $6.94M 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 Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $6.94M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $6.94M 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 $6.94 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 soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Haiti's trade surplus of $6.94 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $6.94 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Haiti, with exports exceeding importsby $6.94 million.

Export Strengths

Haiti's exports to Spain total $6.94 million, with competitive advantages in oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes, representing $5.61M or80.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products), with Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) 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