Pakistan
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Madagascar

Pakistan-Madagascar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $143.82M total volume •Pakistan surplus: $143.82M

Pakistan → Madagascar

$143.82M

Exports (2023)

Madagascar → Pakistan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$143.82M

Surplus for Pakistan

Total Trade

$143.82M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Pakistan and Madagascar. Green line shows exports from Pakistan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Pakistan → Madagascar Exports

$143.82M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
49.1% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$70.61M
49.1% of exports
2Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$42.09M
29.3% of exports
3Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$10.06M
7.0% of exports
4Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2
$1.91M
1.3% of exports
5Fabrics, woven: plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
$1.73M
1.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Madagascar demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Madagascar → Pakistan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground
$1.64M
Infinity% of imports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate
$1.06M
Infinity% of imports
3Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground
$622,105
Infinity% of imports
4Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$114,003
Infinity% of imports
5Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun: tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
$104,723
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Madagascar reveals significant dependencyin spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Pakistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Madagascar, 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 $143.82M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Madagascar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $143.82 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a surplus of $143.82 million
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, clothing: worn, and other worn articles
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Madagascar include spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate, spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground

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 $143.82M 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 Pakistan leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

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

Pakistan's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements Madagascar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $143.82M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $143.82M 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 $143.82 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Pakistan's trade surplus of $143.82 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 cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), 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 cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed 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 Pakistan and Madagascar represents a total trade volume of $143.82 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Pakistan, with exports exceeding importsby $143.82 million.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Madagascar total $143.82 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $70.61M or49.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Madagascar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground, with Spices: cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems), neither crushed nor ground comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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