Pakistan-Viet Nam Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $354.75M total volume •Pakistan surplus: $354.75M

PakistanViet Nam

$354.75M

Exports (2023)

Viet NamPakistan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$354.75M

Surplus for Pakistan

Total Trade

$354.75M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

PakistanViet Nam Exports

$354.75M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
48.9% top product
1Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$173.43M
48.9% of exports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$30.11M
8.5% of exports
3Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim
$11.81M
3.3% of exports
4Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, grain splits
$10.77M
3.0% of exports
5Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of goats and kids
$9.71M
2.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Viet Nam demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: maize (corn), other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Viet NamPakistan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$93.20M
Infinity% of imports
2Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
$14.88M
Infinity% of imports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$13.87M
Infinity% of imports
4Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground
$12.87M
Infinity% of imports
5Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$10.19M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Viet Nam reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 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: maize (corn), other than seed to Viet Nam, 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 $354.75M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Viet Nam Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $354.75 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a surplus of $354.75 million
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, cotton: not carded or combed, fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Viet Nam include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread, iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm

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 $354.75M 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: maize (corn), other than seed.

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: maize (corn), other than seedcomplements Viet Nam's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $354.75M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $354.75M 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 $354.75 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Pakistan's trade surplus of $354.75 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 cotton: not carded or combed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 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: maize (corn), other than seed 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 Viet Nam represents a total trade volume of $354.75 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Pakistan, with exports exceeding importsby $354.75 million.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Viet Nam total $354.75 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, representing $173.43M or48.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Viet Nam amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks 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