Malaysia-Syria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $37.86M total volume •Malaysia surplus: $37.86M

MalaysiaSyria

$37.86M

Exports (2023)

SyriaMalaysia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$37.86M

Surplus for Malaysia

Total Trade

$37.86M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Malaysia and Syria. Green line shows exports from Malaysia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MalaysiaSyria Exports

$37.86M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
74.6% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$28.25M
74.6% of exports
2Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$2.15M
5.7% of exports
3Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.08M
2.9% of exports
4Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$989,386
2.6% of exports
5Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516
$845,018
2.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Malaysia's export portfolio to Syria demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SyriaMalaysia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared
$45,601
Infinity% of imports
2Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils
$21,112
Infinity% of imports
3Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
$19,925
Infinity% of imports
4Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$15,733
Infinity% of imports
5Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
$10,516
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Malaysia's import pattern from Syria reveals significant dependencyin foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Malaysia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to Syria, 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 $37.86M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Malaysia-Syria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $37.86 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Malaysia maintains a surplus of $37.86 million
  • Export Focus: Malaysia's primary exports include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared, vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Syria include foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: oxidised, boiled or otherwise chemically modified, (excluding those of heading no. 1516), inedible mixtures or preparations of fats or oils, food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products

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 $37.86M 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 Malaysia leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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

Malaysia's specialization in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifiedcomplements Syria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $37.86M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $37.86M 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 $37.86 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Malaysia's trade surplus of $37.86 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 vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, 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 vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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 Malaysia and Syria represents a total trade volume of $37.86 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Malaysia, with exports exceeding importsby $37.86 million.

Export Strengths

Malaysia's exports to Syria total $37.86 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $28.25M or74.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Syria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared, with Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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