Italy-Namibia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $129.70M total volume •Italy surplus: $4.41M

ItalyNamibia

$67.06M

Exports (2023)

NamibiaItaly

$62.64M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.41M

Surplus for Italy

Total Trade

$129.70M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Italy and Namibia. 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-Namibia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ItalyNamibia Exports

$67.06M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
27.6% top product
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
$18.53M
27.6% of exports
2Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
$11.91M
17.8% of exports
3Aircraft and spacecraft: propellers and rotors and parts thereof
$2.67M
4.0% of exports
4Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances
$2.57M
3.8% of exports
5Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$2.21M
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Italy's export portfolio to Namibia demonstrates strategic specialization, 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 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NamibiaItaly Imports

$62.64M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
42.9% concentration
1Fish fillets: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.)
$26.87M
42.9% of imports
2Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma)
$13.55M
21.6% of imports
3Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$8.30M
13.3% of imports
4Marble and travertine: having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
$6.99M
11.2% of imports
5Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$1.03M
1.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Italy's import pattern from Namibia reveals strategic sourcingin fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.), 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 exportingpetroleum 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 to Namibia, 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 $129.70M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Italy-Namibia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $129.70 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Italy maintains a surplus of $4.41 million
  • Export Focus: Italy's primary exports 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, helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, aircraft and spacecraft: propellers and rotors and parts thereof
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Namibia include fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.), fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than alaska pollack (theragra chalcogramma), fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

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 $129.70M 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 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.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Italy's specialization 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 oilscomplements Namibia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $129.70M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $129.70M 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 $129.70 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows 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 and fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Italy's trade surplus of $4.41 million 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 helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.), 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 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 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 Namibia represents a total trade volume of $129.70 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Italy, with exports exceeding importsby $4.41 million.

Export Strengths

Italy's exports to Namibia total $67.06 million, with competitive advantages 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, representing $18.53M or27.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Namibia amount to $62.64 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fish fillets: frozen, hake (merluccius spp., urophycis spp.), with Fish fillets: frozen, hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.) comprising42.9% 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