Iraq-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $694.57M total volume •Iraq deficit: $694.57M

IraqEgypt

$0

Exports (2023)

EgyptIraq

$694.57M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$694.57M

Deficit for Iraq

Total Trade

$694.57M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Iraq and Egypt. Green line shows exports from Iraq, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IraqEgypt Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$175.60M
Infinity% of exports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$8.06M
Infinity% 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
$327,257
Infinity% of exports
4Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching
$78,311
Infinity% of exports
5Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground
$47,478
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Iraq's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptIraq Imports

$694.57M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
8.4% concentration
1Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$58.15M
8.4% of imports
2Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)
$55.40M
8.0% of imports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$51.15M
7.4% of imports
4Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh
$35.96M
5.2% of imports
5Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride
$31.67M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Iraq's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Iraq demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Egypt, 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 $694.57M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Iraq-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $694.57 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Iraq maintains a deficit of $694.57 million
  • Export Focus: Iraq's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, 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 Egypt include reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges), odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in 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 $694.57M 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 Iraq leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Iraq's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $694.57M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $694.57M 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 $694.57 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Iraq's trade deficit of $694.57 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 fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, 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: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Iraq and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $694.57 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Iraq, with imports exceeding exportsby $694.57 million.

Export Strengths

Iraq's exports to Egypt total $0.00, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $175.60M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $694.57 million, highlighting economic interdependence in reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, with Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen comprising8.4% of total imports.

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