Jordan-Kuwait Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $203.85M total volume •Jordan surplus: $203.85M

JordanKuwait

$203.85M

Exports (2023)

KuwaitJordan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$203.85M

Surplus for Jordan

Total Trade

$203.85M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Jordan and Kuwait. Green line shows exports from Jordan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

JordanKuwait Exports

$203.85M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.9% top product
1Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled
$26.35M
12.9% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$21.92M
10.8% of exports
3Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled
$5.78M
2.8% of exports
4Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
$5.27M
2.6% of exports
5Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)
$5.26M
2.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Jordan's export portfolio to Kuwait demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

KuwaitJordan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$18.32M
Infinity% of imports
2Oxygen
$10.29M
Infinity% of imports
3Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$8.17M
Infinity% of imports
4Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
$7.09M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$5.00M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Jordan's import pattern from Kuwait reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Jordan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled to Kuwait, 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 $203.85M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Jordan-Kuwait Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $203.85 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Jordan maintains a surplus of $203.85 million
  • Export Focus: Jordan's primary exports include vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Kuwait include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, oxygen, glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods

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 $203.85M 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 Jordan leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled.

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

Jordan's specialization in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilledcomplements Kuwait's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $203.85M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $203.85M 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 $203.85 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled and vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Jordan's trade surplus of $203.85 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, 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 vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled 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 Jordan and Kuwait represents a total trade volume of $203.85 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Jordan, with exports exceeding importsby $203.85 million.

Export Strengths

Jordan's exports to Kuwait total $203.85 million, with competitive advantages in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, representing $26.35M or12.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Kuwait amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, with Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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