Mozambique-Croatia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $224.31M total volume •Mozambique surplus: $224.31M

MozambiqueCroatia

$224.31M

Exports (2023)

CroatiaMozambique

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$224.31M

Surplus for Mozambique

Total Trade

$224.31M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Mozambique and Croatia. Green line shows exports from Mozambique, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MozambiqueCroatia Exports

$224.31M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
90.9% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$203.78M
90.9% of exports
2Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$18.94M
8.4% of exports
3Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$1.49M
0.7% of exports
4Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$85,000
0.0% of exports
5Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves
$413
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to Croatia demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CroatiaMozambique Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90
$28,461
Infinity% of imports
2Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$20,170
Infinity% of imports
3Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics
$17,000
Infinity% of imports
4Vaccines: for veterinary medicine
$16,000
Infinity% of imports
5Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
$12,084
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from Croatia reveals significant dependencyin instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mozambique demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas to Croatia, 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 $224.31M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-Croatia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $224.31 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a surplus of $224.31 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Croatia include instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material, stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics

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 $224.31M 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 Mozambique leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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

Mozambique's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Croatia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $224.31M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $224.31M 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 $224.31 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade surplus of $224.31 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 coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 Mozambique and Croatia represents a total trade volume of $224.31 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mozambique, with exports exceeding importsby $224.31 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to Croatia total $224.31 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $203.78M or90.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Croatia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90, with Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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