Pakistan-Thailand Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $978.56M total volume •Pakistan deficit: $978.56M

PakistanThailand

$0

Exports (2023)

ThailandPakistan

$978.56M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$978.56M

Deficit for Pakistan

Total Trade

$978.56M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Pakistan and Thailand. 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-Thailand commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

PakistanThailand Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$90.98M
Infinity% of exports
2Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$35.11M
Infinity% of exports
3Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
$23.62M
Infinity% of exports
4Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$21.96M
Infinity% of exports
5Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$21.83M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Thailand demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ThailandPakistan Imports

$978.56M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
9.9% concentration
1Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts
$97.10M
9.9% of imports
2Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$40.61M
4.2% of imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$40.60M
4.1% of imports
4Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$40.53M
4.1% of imports
5Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground
$32.76M
3.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Thailand reveals significant dependencyin acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Thailand, 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 $978.56M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Thailand Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $978.56 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a deficit of $978.56 million
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, clothing: worn, and other worn articles
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Thailand include acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc

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 $978.56M 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Thailand's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $978.56M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $978.56M 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 $978.56 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Pakistan's trade deficit of $978.56 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Thailand represents a total trade volume of $978.56 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Pakistan, with imports exceeding exportsby $978.56 million.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Thailand total $0.00, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $90.98M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Thailand amount to $978.56 million, highlighting economic interdependence in acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts, with Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts comprising9.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Pakistan's strategic sourcing from Thailand. 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