Israel-Jamaica Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $13.38M total volume •Israel deficit: $13.38M

IsraelJamaica

$0

Exports (2023)

JamaicaIsrael

$13.38M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$13.38M

Deficit for Israel

Total Trade

$13.38M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Israel and Jamaica. Green line shows exports from Israel, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IsraelJamaica Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride
$1.94M
Infinity% of exports
2Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
$726,722
Infinity% of exports
3Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature
$678,677
Infinity% of exports
4Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters
$671,109
Infinity% of exports
5Sterilizers: for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes
$164,017
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Israel's export portfolio to Jamaica demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JamaicaIsrael Imports

$13.38M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
96.9% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$12.96M
96.9% of imports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$337,054
2.5% of imports
3Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$45,012
0.3% of imports
4Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters
$27,000
0.2% of imports
5Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$3,000
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Israel's import pattern from Jamaica reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Israel demonstrates competitive strength in exportingplastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride to Jamaica, 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 $13.38M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Israel-Jamaica Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $13.38 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Israel maintains a deficit of $13.38 million
  • Export Focus: Israel's primary exports include plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride, paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jamaica include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208

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 $13.38M 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 Israel leveraging its comparative advantages in plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.

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

Israel's specialization in plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloridecomplements Jamaica's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $13.38M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $13.38M 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 $13.38 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Israel's trade deficit of $13.38 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 paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride 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 Israel and Jamaica represents a total trade volume of $13.38 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Israel, with imports exceeding exportsby $13.38 million.

Export Strengths

Israel's exports to Jamaica total $0.00, with competitive advantages in plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride, representing $1.94M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jamaica amount to $13.38 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprising96.9% of total imports.

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