Iraq-Serbia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $852.01M total volume •Iraq surplus: $852.01M

IraqSerbia

$852.01M

Exports (2023)

SerbiaIraq

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$852.01M

Surplus for Iraq

Total Trade

$852.01M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Iraq and Serbia. 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-Serbia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IraqSerbia Exports

$852.01M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
100.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$851.98M
100.0% of exports
2Cereals: triticale
$32,580
0.0% of exports
3Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations
$733
0.0% of exports
4Copper oxides and hydroxides
$11
0.0% of exports
5Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated
$1
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

SerbiaIraq Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)
$1.20M
Infinity% of imports
2Cereals: maize (corn), seed
$1.18M
Infinity% of imports
3Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$747,198
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetables: sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen
$723,336
Infinity% of imports
5Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles
$548,754
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Iraq's import pattern from Serbia reveals significant dependencyin plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges), 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 Serbia, 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 $852.01M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Iraq-Serbia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $852.01 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Iraq maintains a surplus of $852.01 million
  • Export Focus: Iraq's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, cereals: triticale, cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Serbia include plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges), cereals: maize (corn), seed, medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

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 $852.01M 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 Serbia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $852.01M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $852.01M 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 $852.01 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 plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Iraq's trade surplus of $852.01 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 cereals: triticale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges), 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 Serbia represents a total trade volume of $852.01 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Iraq, with exports exceeding importsby $852.01 million.

Export Strengths

Iraq's exports to Serbia total $852.01 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $851.98M or100.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Serbia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges), with Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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