Morocco-Syria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $28.62M total volume •Morocco surplus: $28.62M

MoroccoSyria

$28.62M

Exports (2023)

SyriaMorocco

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$28.62M

Surplus for Morocco

Total Trade

$28.62M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Morocco and Syria. 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-Syria commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MoroccoSyria Exports

$28.62M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
30.8% top product
1Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$8.82M
30.8% of exports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$8.76M
30.6% of exports
3Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$6.03M
21.1% of exports
4Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved
$1.70M
5.9% of exports
5Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.04M
3.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to Syria demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SyriaMorocco Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$935,457
Infinity% of imports
2Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$363,734
Infinity% of imports
3Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.
$292,988
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetables, leguminous: broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina and vicia faba var. minor), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$283,119
Infinity% of imports
5Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils
$188,328
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from Syria reveals significant dependencyin spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, 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 exportingfish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) 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 $28.62M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Morocco-Syria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $28.62 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a surplus of $28.62 million
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports include fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Syria include spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.

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 $28.62M 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 fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).

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 fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)complements Syria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $28.62M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $28.62M 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 $28.62 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) and spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade surplus of $28.62 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, 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 fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) 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 Syria represents a total trade volume of $28.62 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Morocco, with exports exceeding importsby $28.62 million.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to Syria total $28.62 million, with competitive advantages in fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), representing $8.82M or30.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Syria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, with Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground 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