Spain-Eritrea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $4.71M total volume •Spain surplus: $2.92M

SpainEritrea

$3.81M

Exports (2023)

EritreaSpain

$895,685

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.92M

Surplus for Spain

Total Trade

$4.71M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Spain and Eritrea. Green line shows exports from Spain, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SpainEritrea Exports

$3.81M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
63.4% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution
$2.42M
63.4% of exports
2Fuses and detonators: safety or detonating fuses, percussion or detonating caps, igniters, electric detonators
$492,741
12.9% of exports
3Explosives, prepared: other than propellent powders
$271,264
7.1% of exports
4Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31
$110,289
2.9% of exports
5Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705
$95,152
2.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Spain's export portfolio to Eritrea demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EritreaSpain Imports

$895,685
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
31.9% concentration
1Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
$285,985
31.9% of imports
2Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms
$265,448
29.6% of imports
3Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)
$159,349
17.8% of imports
4Steel, stainless: wire
$152,702
17.0% of imports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$19,359
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Spain's import pattern from Eritrea reveals significant dependencyin dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Spain demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution to Eritrea, 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 $4.71M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Spain-Eritrea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $4.71 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Spain maintains a surplus of $2.92 million
  • Export Focus: Spain's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution, fuses and detonators: safety or detonating fuses, percussion or detonating caps, igniters, electric detonators, explosives, prepared: other than propellent powders
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Eritrea include dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted), propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms, shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted)

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 $4.71M 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 Spain leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution.

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

Spain's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solutioncomplements Eritrea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $4.71M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $4.71M 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 $4.71 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution and dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Spain's trade surplus of $2.92 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 fuses and detonators: safety or detonating fuses, percussion or detonating caps, igniters, electric detonators present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted), 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution 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 Spain and Eritrea represents a total trade volume of $4.71 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Spain, with exports exceeding importsby $2.92 million.

Export Strengths

Spain's exports to Eritrea total $3.81 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution, representing $2.42M or63.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Eritrea amount to $895.68 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted), with Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) comprising31.9% of total imports.

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