Myanmar-Italy Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $581.77M total volume •Myanmar surplus: $366.66M

MyanmarItaly

$474.21M

Exports (2023)

ItalyMyanmar

$107.55M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$366.66M

Surplus for Myanmar

Total Trade

$581.77M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Myanmar and Italy. Green line shows exports from Myanmar, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MyanmarItaly Exports

$474.21M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.0% top product
1Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials
$56.86M
12.0% of exports
2Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
$49.41M
10.4% of exports
3Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)
$48.50M
10.2% of exports
4Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$33.57M
7.1% of exports
5Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$29.60M
6.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Myanmar's export portfolio to Italy demonstrates strategic specialization, with cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ItalyMyanmar Imports

$107.55M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
34.7% concentration
1Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
$37.29M
34.7% of imports
2Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves
$14.14M
13.1% of imports
3Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$11.26M
10.5% of imports
4Machinery: for packing or wrapping
$5.56M
5.2% of imports
5Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2
$4.39M
4.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Myanmar's import pattern from Italy reveals significant dependencyin helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Myanmar demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials to Italy, 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 $581.77M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Myanmar-Italy Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $581.77 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Myanmar maintains a surplus of $366.66 million
  • Export Focus: Myanmar's primary exports include cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted), anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Italy include helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding

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 $581.77M 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 Myanmar leveraging its comparative advantages in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.

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

Myanmar's specialization in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialscomplements Italy's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $581.77M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $581.77M 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 $581.77 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials and helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Myanmar's trade surplus of $366.66 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 anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, 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 cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials 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 Myanmar and Italy represents a total trade volume of $581.77 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Myanmar, with exports exceeding importsby $366.66 million.

Export Strengths

Myanmar's exports to Italy total $474.21 million, with competitive advantages in cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials, representing $56.86M or12.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Italy amount to $107.55 million, highlighting economic interdependence in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, with Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg comprising34.7% of total imports.

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