Portugal-Ghana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $245.59M total volume •Portugal deficit: $245.59M

PortugalGhana

$0

Exports (2023)

GhanaPortugal

$245.59M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$245.59M

Deficit for Portugal

Total Trade

$245.59M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Portugal and Ghana. Green line shows exports from Portugal, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

PortugalGhana Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$2.33M
Infinity% of exports
2Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls
$1.61M
Infinity% of exports
3Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56
$1.05M
Infinity% of exports
4Quicklime: excluding calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading no. 2825
$810,150
Infinity% of exports
5Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009
$785,001
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Portugal's export portfolio to Ghana demonstrates strategic specialization, with waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GhanaPortugal Imports

$245.59M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
94.4% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$231.83M
94.4% of imports
2Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis)
$3.40M
1.4% of imports
3Cocoa: paste, not defatted
$2.61M
1.1% of imports
4Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$2.01M
0.8% of imports
5Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$1.91M
0.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Portugal's import pattern from Ghana reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Portugal demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwaters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured to Ghana, 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 $245.59M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Portugal-Ghana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $245.59 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Portugal maintains a deficit of $245.59 million
  • Export Focus: Portugal's primary exports include waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls, uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ghana include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (euthynnus (katsuwonus) pelamis), cocoa: paste, not defatted

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 $245.59M 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 Portugal leveraging its comparative advantages in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

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

Portugal's specialization in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredcomplements Ghana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $245.59M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $245.59M 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 $245.59 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Portugal's trade deficit of $245.59 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 uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured 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 Portugal and Ghana represents a total trade volume of $245.59 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Portugal, with imports exceeding exportsby $245.59 million.

Export Strengths

Portugal's exports to Ghana total $0.00, with competitive advantages in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, representing $2.33M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ghana amount to $245.59 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising94.4% of total imports.

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