Madagascar-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $685.68M total volume •Madagascar surplus: $502.97M

MadagascarUSA

$594.33M

Exports (2023)

USAMadagascar

$91.36M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$502.97M

Surplus for Madagascar

Total Trade

$685.68M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Madagascar and USA. Green line shows exports from Madagascar, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MadagascarUSA Exports

$594.33M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
18.5% top product
1Spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground
$110.20M
18.5% of exports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$55.30M
9.3% of exports
3Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$41.80M
7.0% of exports
4Titanium ores and concentrates
$38.40M
6.5% of exports
5Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$33.90M
5.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Madagascar's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAMadagascar Imports

$91.36M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
15.1% concentration
1Pumps: parts thereof
$13.75M
15.1% of imports
2Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed
$6.32M
6.9% of imports
3Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$5.40M
5.9% of imports
4Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof
$4.22M
4.6% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$3.26M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Madagascar's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin pumps: parts thereof, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Madagascar demonstrates competitive strength in exportingspices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground to USA, 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 $685.68M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Madagascar-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $685.68 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Madagascar maintains a surplus of $502.97 million
  • Export Focus: Madagascar's primary exports include spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include pumps: parts thereof, cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed, taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves

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 $685.68M 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 Madagascar leveraging its comparative advantages in spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Madagascar's specialization in spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor groundcomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in pumps: parts thereof.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $685.68M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $685.68M 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 $685.68 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground and pumps: parts thereof demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Madagascar's trade surplus of $502.97 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 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on pumps: parts thereof, 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 spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground 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 Madagascar and USA represents a total trade volume of $685.68 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Madagascar, with exports exceeding importsby $502.97 million.

Export Strengths

Madagascar's exports to USA total $594.33 million, with competitive advantages in spices: vanilla, neither crushed nor ground, representing $110.20M or18.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $91.36 million, highlighting economic interdependence in pumps: parts thereof, with Pumps: parts thereof comprising15.1% of total imports.

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