Italy-Cabo Verde Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $22.74M total volume •Italy surplus: $315,906

ItalyCabo Verde

$11.53M

Exports (2023)

Cabo VerdeItaly

$11.21M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$315,906

Surplus for Italy

Total Trade

$22.74M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Italy and Cabo Verde. Green line shows exports from Italy, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ItalyCabo Verde Exports

$11.53M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
5.9% top product
1Machinery: for filtering or purifying water
$684,910
5.9% of exports
2Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
$633,557
5.5% of exports
3Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$510,391
4.4% of exports
4Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
$364,404
3.2% of exports
5Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$336,144
2.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Italy's export portfolio to Cabo Verde demonstrates strategic specialization, with machinery: for filtering or purifying water representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Cabo VerdeItaly Imports

$11.21M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
93.6% concentration
1Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$10.49M
93.6% of imports
2Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604
$356,839
3.2% of imports
3Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$227,871
2.0% of imports
4Containers: (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
$85,322
0.8% of imports
5Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof
$16,032
0.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Italy's import pattern from Cabo Verde reveals strategic sourcingin fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Italy demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmachinery: for filtering or purifying water to Cabo Verde, 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 $22.74M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Italy-Cabo Verde Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $22.74 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Italy maintains a surplus of $315.91 thousand
  • Export Focus: Italy's primary exports include machinery: for filtering or purifying water, machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages, glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Cabo Verde include fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)

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 $22.74M 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 Italy leveraging its comparative advantages in machinery: for filtering or purifying water.

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

Italy's specialization in machinery: for filtering or purifying watercomplements Cabo Verde's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $22.74M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $22.74M 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 $22.74 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in machinery: for filtering or purifying water and fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Italy's trade surplus of $315.91 thousand 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 machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), 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 machinery: for filtering or purifying water 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 Italy and Cabo Verde represents a total trade volume of $22.74 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Italy, with exports exceeding importsby $315.91 thousand.

Export Strengths

Italy's exports to Cabo Verde total $11.53 million, with competitive advantages in machinery: for filtering or purifying water, representing $684,910 or5.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Cabo Verde amount to $11.21 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), with Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) comprising93.6% of total imports.

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