Mongolia-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $186.50M total volume •Mongolia deficit: $126.61M

MongoliaUSA

$29.94M

Exports (2023)

USAMongolia

$156.56M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$126.61M

Deficit for Mongolia

Total Trade

$186.50M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MongoliaUSA Exports

$29.94M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
59.0% top product
1Nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
$17.67M
59.0% of exports
2Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats
$3.96M
13.2% of exports
3Tungsten ores and concentrates
$3.95M
13.2% of exports
4Buildings: prefabricated, of wood
$436,493
1.5% of exports
5Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of wool or fine animal hair
$243,430
0.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mongolia's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAMongolia Imports

$156.56M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.2% concentration
1Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
$17.49M
11.2% of imports
2Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
$13.65M
8.7% of imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$11.00M
7.0% of imports
4Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703
$7.53M
4.8% of imports
5Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered
$7.24M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mongolia's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mongolia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingnuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled 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 $186.50M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mongolia-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $186.50 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mongolia maintains a deficit of $126.61 million
  • Export Focus: Mongolia's primary exports include nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats, tungsten ores and concentrates
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc

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 $186.50M 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 Mongolia leveraging its comparative advantages in nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.

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

Mongolia's specialization in nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeledcomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $186.50M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $186.50M 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 $186.50 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled and rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mongolia's trade deficit of $126.61 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 jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, 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 nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled 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 Mongolia and USA represents a total trade volume of $186.50 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Mongolia, with imports exceeding exportsby $126.61 million.

Export Strengths

Mongolia's exports to USA total $29.94 million, with competitive advantages in nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, representing $17.67M or59.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $156.56 million, highlighting economic interdependence in rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, with Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines comprising11.2% of total imports.

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