Lebanon-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $397.94M total volume •Lebanon deficit: $397.94M

LebanonBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilLebanon

$397.94M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$397.94M

Deficit for Lebanon

Total Trade

$397.94M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Lebanon and Brazil. Green line shows exports from Lebanon, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

LebanonBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5)
$11.28M
Infinity% of exports
2Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
$267,982
Infinity% of exports
3Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
$200,360
Infinity% of exports
4Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$179,509
Infinity% of exports
5Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres
$169,410
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Lebanon's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilLebanon Imports

$397.94M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
15.3% concentration
1Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo
$61.02M
15.3% of imports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$54.17M
13.6% of imports
3Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
$51.98M
13.1% of imports
4Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
$49.95M
12.6% of imports
5Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$46.08M
11.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Lebanon's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Lebanon demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5) to Brazil, 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 $397.94M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Lebanon-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $397.94 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Lebanon maintains a deficit of $397.94 million
  • Export Focus: Lebanon's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled, nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals

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 $397.94M 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 Lebanon leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5).

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

Lebanon's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5)complements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $397.94M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $397.94M 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 $397.94 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5) and bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Lebanon's trade deficit of $397.94 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 meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5) 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 Lebanon and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $397.94 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Lebanon, with imports exceeding exportsby $397.94 million.

Export Strengths

Lebanon's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (p2o5), representing $11.28M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $397.94 million, highlighting economic interdependence in bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, with Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo comprising15.3% of total imports.

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