Seychelles-Madagascar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.82M total volume •Seychelles surplus: $7.82M

SeychellesMadagascar

$7.82M

Exports (2023)

MadagascarSeychelles

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$7.82M

Surplus for Seychelles

Total Trade

$7.82M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Seychelles and Madagascar. Green line shows exports from Seychelles, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SeychellesMadagascar Exports

$7.82M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
54.9% top product
1Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$4.30M
54.9% of exports
2Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.07M
13.7% of exports
3Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$638,989
8.2% of exports
4Fish: frozen, bigeye tunas (Thunnus obesus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$472,127
6.0% of exports
5Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type
$163,447
2.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Seychelles's export portfolio to Madagascar demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MadagascarSeychelles Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
$1.17M
Infinity% of imports
2Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
$961,885
Infinity% of imports
3Salt (including table salt and denatured salt): pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution: sea water
$298,698
Infinity% of imports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$46,336
Infinity% of imports
5Orthopaedic or fracture appliances
$32,808
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Seychelles's import pattern from Madagascar reveals significant dependencyin paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Seychelles demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 to Madagascar, 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 $7.82M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Seychelles-Madagascar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.82 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Seychelles maintains a surplus of $7.82 million
  • Export Focus: Seychelles's primary exports include fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Madagascar include paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, salt (including table salt and denatured salt): pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution: sea water

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 $7.82M 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 Seychelles leveraging its comparative advantages in fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

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

Seychelles's specialization in fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99complements Madagascar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.82M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.82M 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 $7.82 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 and paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Seychelles's trade surplus of $7.82 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 fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, 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 fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 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 Seychelles and Madagascar represents a total trade volume of $7.82 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Seychelles, with exports exceeding importsby $7.82 million.

Export Strengths

Seychelles's exports to Madagascar total $7.82 million, with competitive advantages in fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, representing $4.30M or54.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Madagascar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard, with Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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