Liberia-Lebanon Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $104.81M total volume •Liberia surplus: $104.81M

LiberiaLebanon

$104.81M

Exports (2023)

LebanonLiberia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$104.81M

Surplus for Liberia

Total Trade

$104.81M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

LiberiaLebanon Exports

$104.81M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.9% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$104.71M
99.9% of exports
2Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$60,000
0.1% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$26,170
0.0% of exports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$10,000
0.0% of exports
5Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$3,500
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Liberia's export portfolio to Lebanon demonstrates strategic specialization, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LebanonLiberia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$2.88M
Infinity% of imports
2Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$1.91M
Infinity% of imports
3Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA
$1.59M
Infinity% of imports
4Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
$1.54M
Infinity% of imports
5Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood
$1.26M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Liberia's import pattern from Lebanon reveals significant dependencyin insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Liberia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Lebanon, 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 $104.81M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Liberia-Lebanon Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $104.81 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Liberia maintains a surplus of $104.81 million
  • Export Focus: Liberia's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Lebanon include insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units, electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kva

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 $104.81M 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 Liberia leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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

Liberia's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Lebanon's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $104.81M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $104.81M 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 $104.81 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Liberia's trade surplus of $104.81 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 vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 Liberia and Lebanon represents a total trade volume of $104.81 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Liberia, with exports exceeding importsby $104.81 million.

Export Strengths

Liberia's exports to Lebanon total $104.81 million, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $104.71M or99.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Lebanon amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, with Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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