India-Comoros Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $49.83M total volume •India surplus: $3.36M

IndiaComoros

$26.60M

Exports (2023)

ComorosIndia

$23.23M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.36M

Surplus for India

Total Trade

$49.83M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between India and Comoros. Green line shows exports from India, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IndiaComoros Exports

$26.60M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.2% top product
1Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$4.30M
16.2% of exports
2Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$4.04M
15.2% of exports
3Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2
$3.40M
12.8% of exports
4Soap 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, not for toilet use
$1.64M
6.2% of exports
5Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$1.60M
6.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

India's export portfolio to Comoros demonstrates strategic specialization, with meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ComorosIndia Imports

$23.23M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
79.7% concentration
1Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground
$18.51M
79.7% of imports
2Vessels and other floating structures: for breaking up
$1.60M
6.9% of imports
3Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$1.19M
5.1% of imports
4Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators
$620,608
2.7% of imports
5Copper: waste and scrap
$564,696
2.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

India's import pattern from Comoros reveals strategic sourcingin spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

India demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmeat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen to Comoros, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $49.83M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: India-Comoros Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $49.83 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: India maintains a surplus of $3.36 million
  • Export Focus: India's primary exports include meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen, cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Comoros include spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, vessels and other floating structures: for breaking up, ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $49.83M 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 India leveraging its comparative advantages in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen.

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

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Comparative Advantage

India's specialization in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozencomplements Comoros's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $49.83M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $49.83M 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 $49.83 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen and spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

India's trade surplus of $3.36 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

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 spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen 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 India and Comoros represents a total trade volume of $49.83 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for India, with exports exceeding importsby $3.36 million.

Export Strengths

India's exports to Comoros total $26.60 million, with competitive advantages in meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen, representing $4.30M or16.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Comoros amount to $23.23 million, highlighting economic interdependence in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, with Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground comprising79.7% of total imports.

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