Malta-Ghana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $100.17M total volume •Malta surplus: $100.17M

MaltaGhana

$100.17M

Exports (2023)

GhanaMalta

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$100.17M

Surplus for Malta

Total Trade

$100.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Malta and Ghana. Green line shows exports from Malta, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MaltaGhana Exports

$100.17M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
72.8% top product
1Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
$72.91M
72.8% of exports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$26.02M
26.0% of exports
3Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
$364,433
0.4% of exports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$87,625
0.1% of exports
5Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof
$79,141
0.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Malta's export portfolio to Ghana demonstrates strategic specialization, with unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GhanaMalta Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses
$20,524
Infinity% of imports
2Artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques
$4,325
Infinity% of imports
3Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$3,797
Infinity% of imports
4Polishes, creams and similar preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404
$1,918
Infinity% 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
$1,261
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Malta's import pattern from Ghana reveals significant dependencyin instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Malta demonstrates competitive strength in exportingunused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title to Ghana, 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 $100.17M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Malta-Ghana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $100.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Malta maintains a surplus of $100.17 million
  • Export Focus: Malta's primary exports include unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ghana include instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses, artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques, cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)

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 $100.17M 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 Malta leveraging its comparative advantages in unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.

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

Malta's specialization in unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar titlecomplements Ghana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $100.17M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $100.17M 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 $100.17 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title and instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Malta's trade surplus of $100.17 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 petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses, 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 unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title 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 Malta and Ghana represents a total trade volume of $100.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Malta, with exports exceeding importsby $100.17 million.

Export Strengths

Malta's exports to Ghana total $100.17 million, with competitive advantages in unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title, representing $72.91M or72.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ghana amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses, with Instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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