Qatar-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $167.29M total volume •Qatar deficit: $167.29M

QatarJordan

$0

Exports (2023)

JordanQatar

$167.29M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$167.29M

Deficit for Qatar

Total Trade

$167.29M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Qatar and Jordan. Green line shows exports from Qatar, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

QatarJordan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Ammonia: anhydrous
$22.55M
Infinity% of exports
2Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$8.10M
Infinity% of exports
3Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$4.35M
Infinity% of exports
4Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
$2.35M
Infinity% of exports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.46M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Qatar's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with ammonia: anhydrous representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanQatar Imports

$167.29M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
16.4% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$27.51M
16.4% of imports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$9.40M
5.6% of imports
3Bromides: of sodium or of potassium
$7.51M
4.5% of imports
4Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
$7.13M
4.3% of imports
5Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$5.31M
3.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Qatar's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Qatar demonstrates competitive strength in exportingammonia: anhydrous to Jordan, 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 $167.29M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Qatar-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $167.29 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Qatar maintains a deficit of $167.29 million
  • Export Focus: Qatar's primary exports include ammonia: anhydrous, aluminium: unwrought, alloys, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, bromides: of sodium or of potassium

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 $167.29M 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 Qatar leveraging its comparative advantages in ammonia: anhydrous.

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

Qatar's specialization in ammonia: anhydrouscomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $167.29M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $167.29M 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 $167.29 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ammonia: anhydrous and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Qatar's trade deficit of $167.29 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 aluminium: unwrought, alloys present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 ammonia: anhydrous 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 Qatar and Jordan represents a total trade volume of $167.29 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Qatar, with imports exceeding exportsby $167.29 million.

Export Strengths

Qatar's exports to Jordan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in ammonia: anhydrous, representing $22.55M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $167.29 million, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising16.4% of total imports.

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