Japan-Eritrea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.36M total volume •Japan surplus: $1.36M

JapanEritrea

$1.36M

Exports (2023)

EritreaJapan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.36M

Surplus for Japan

Total Trade

$1.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Japan and Eritrea. Green line shows exports from Japan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

JapanEritrea Exports

$1.36M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
93.2% top product
1Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
$1.27M
93.2% of exports
2Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
$51,000
3.7% of exports
3Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$22,457
1.6% of exports
4Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
$16,549
1.2% of exports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$3,217
0.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Japan's export portfolio to Eritrea demonstrates strategic specialization, with insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EritreaJapan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$23,909
Infinity% of imports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$8,812
Infinity% of imports
3Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)
$4,256
Infinity% of imports
4Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$2,470
Infinity% of imports
5Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
$1,680
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Japan's import pattern from Eritrea reveals significant dependencyin blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Japan demonstrates competitive strength in exportinginsecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles to Eritrea, 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 $1.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Japan-Eritrea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Japan maintains a surplus of $1.36 million
  • Export Focus: Japan's primary exports include insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Eritrea include blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)

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 $1.36M 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 Japan leveraging its comparative advantages in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.

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

Japan's specialization in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articlescomplements Eritrea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.36M 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 $1.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles and blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Japan's trade surplus of $1.36 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 rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), 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 insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles 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 Japan and Eritrea represents a total trade volume of $1.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Japan, with exports exceeding importsby $1.36 million.

Export Strengths

Japan's exports to Eritrea total $1.36 million, with competitive advantages in insecticides: other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, representing $1.27M or93.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Eritrea amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), with Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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