Kuwait-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $203.85M total volume •Kuwait deficit: $203.85M

KuwaitJordan

$0

Exports (2023)

JordanKuwait

$203.85M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$203.85M

Deficit for Kuwait

Total Trade

$203.85M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

KuwaitJordan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$18.32M
Infinity% of exports
2Oxygen
$10.29M
Infinity% of exports
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 exports
4Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more
$7.09M
Infinity% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$5.00M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Kuwait's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanKuwait Imports

$203.85M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
12.9% concentration
1Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled
$26.35M
12.9% of imports
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 imports
3Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled
$5.78M
2.8% of imports
4Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
$5.27M
2.6% of imports
5Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)
$5.26M
2.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Kuwait's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Kuwait demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc to Jordan, 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: Kuwait-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $203.85 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Kuwait maintains a deficit of $203.85 million
  • Export Focus: Kuwait's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan 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

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 Kuwait leveraging its comparative advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.

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

Kuwait's specialization in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cccomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled.

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

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Kuwait's trade deficit of $203.85 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 oxygen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, 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 vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc 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 Kuwait and Jordan represents a total trade volume of $203.85 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Kuwait, with imports exceeding exportsby $203.85 million.

Export Strengths

Kuwait's exports to Jordan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, representing $18.32M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $203.85 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, with Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled comprising12.9% of total imports.

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