Morocco-Ethiopia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $676.83M total volume •Morocco surplus: $676.83M

MoroccoEthiopia

$676.83M

Exports (2023)

EthiopiaMorocco

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$676.83M

Surplus for Morocco

Total Trade

$676.83M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Morocco and Ethiopia. Green line shows exports from Morocco, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MoroccoEthiopia Exports

$676.83M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.6% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates
$674.18M
99.6% of exports
2Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
$1.42M
0.2% of exports
3Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$496,231
0.1% of exports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$187,854
0.0% of exports
5Food preparations: couscous
$95,119
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to Ethiopia demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EthiopiaMorocco Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$1.39M
Infinity% of imports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$1.30M
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$157,001
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$124,141
Infinity% of imports
5Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$116,144
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from Ethiopia reveals significant dependencyin vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Morocco demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates to Ethiopia, 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 $676.83M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Morocco-Ethiopia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $676.83 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a surplus of $676.83 million
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers, vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ethiopia include vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried

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 $676.83M 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 Morocco leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates.

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

Morocco's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphatescomplements Ethiopia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $676.83M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $676.83M 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 $676.83 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates and vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade surplus of $676.83 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 plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates 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 Morocco and Ethiopia represents a total trade volume of $676.83 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Morocco, with exports exceeding importsby $676.83 million.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to Ethiopia total $676.83 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements nitrogen and phosphorus, other than nitrates and phosphates, representing $674.18M or99.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ethiopia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, with Vegetables, leguminous: kidney beans, including white pea beans (phaseolus vulgaris), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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