Ireland-Afghanistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $0 total volume •Ireland surplus: $0

IrelandAfghanistan

$0

Exports (2023)

AfghanistanIreland

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for Ireland

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ireland and Afghanistan. Green line shows exports from Ireland, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IrelandAfghanistan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$2.70M
Infinity% of exports
2Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale
$293,710
Infinity% of exports
3Pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient
$273,415
Infinity% of exports
4Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$11,971
Infinity% of exports
5Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$1,298
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ireland's export portfolio to Afghanistan demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AfghanistanIreland Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$65,112
Infinity% of imports
2Spices: saffron
$53,898
Infinity% of imports
3Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$51,040
Infinity% of imports
4Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$24,344
Infinity% of imports
5Rubber: unvulcanised, other than camel back strips for retreading rubber tyres
$17,233
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ireland's import pattern from Afghanistan reveals strategic sourcingin cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Ireland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 to Afghanistan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $0 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ireland-Afghanistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $0.00representing a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ireland maintains a surplus of $0.00
  • Export Focus: Ireland's primary exports include food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale, pharmaceutical goods: opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Afghanistan include cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, spices: saffron, television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

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 $0 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 Ireland leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.

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

Ireland's specialization in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901complements Afghanistan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $0 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityBalanced
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $0 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 $0.00 bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 and cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ireland's trade surplus of $0.00 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 medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, 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 food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 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 Ireland and Afghanistan represents a total trade volume of $0.00 in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Ireland, with exports exceeding importsby $0.00.

Export Strengths

Ireland's exports to Afghanistan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901, representing $2.70M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Afghanistan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, with Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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