Portugal-Rwanda Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $23.30M total volume •Portugal surplus: $23.30M

PortugalRwanda

$23.30M

Exports (2023)

RwandaPortugal

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$23.30M

Surplus for Portugal

Total Trade

$23.30M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Portugal and Rwanda. 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-Rwanda commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

PortugalRwanda Exports

$23.30M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
13.5% top product
1Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$3.14M
13.5% of exports
2Wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo
$2.81M
12.1% of exports
3Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33
$1.84M
7.9% of exports
4Generators: producer gas, water gas, acetylene gas and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers
$1.11M
4.8% of exports
5Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$1.06M
4.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Portugal's export portfolio to Rwanda demonstrates strategic specialization, with iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

RwandaPortugal Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$143,577
Infinity% of imports
2Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond
$17,242
Infinity% of imports
3Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$6,870
Infinity% of imports
4Cases 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
$465
Infinity% of imports
5Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$444
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Portugal's import pattern from Rwanda reveals significant dependencyin coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, 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 exportingiron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 to Rwanda, 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 $23.30M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Portugal-Rwanda Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $23.30 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Portugal maintains a surplus of $23.30 million
  • Export Focus: Portugal's primary exports include iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo, elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Rwanda include coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond, machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431

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 $23.30M 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.

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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308complements Rwanda's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $23.30M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $23.30M 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 $23.30 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 and coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Portugal's trade surplus of $23.30 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 wood: builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 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 Rwanda represents a total trade volume of $23.30 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Portugal, with exports exceeding importsby $23.30 million.

Export Strengths

Portugal's exports to Rwanda total $23.30 million, with competitive advantages in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, representing $3.14M or13.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Rwanda amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, with Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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