Spain-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $537.73M total volume •Spain surplus: $266.14M

SpainJordan

$401.93M

Exports (2023)

JordanSpain

$135.80M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$266.14M

Surplus for Spain

Total Trade

$537.73M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Spain and Jordan. 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-Jordan commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SpainJordan Exports

$401.93M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.3% top product
1Sheep: live
$41.46M
10.3% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$22.95M
5.7% of exports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$22.66M
5.6% of exports
4Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof
$21.39M
5.3% of exports
5Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$19.13M
4.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Spain's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with sheep: live representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanSpain Imports

$135.80M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
25.8% concentration
1Nitrates: of potassium
$35.06M
25.8% of imports
2Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground
$32.07M
23.6% of imports
3Petroleum 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
$26.38M
19.4% of imports
4Nitrates: of other than potassium
$6.78M
5.0% of imports
5Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$6.20M
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Spain's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin nitrates: of potassium, 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 exportingsheep: live 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 $537.73M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Spain-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $537.73 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Spain maintains a surplus of $266.14 million
  • Export Focus: Spain's primary exports include sheep: live, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include nitrates: of potassium, natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground, petroleum 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

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 $537.73M 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 sheep: live.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Spain's specialization in sheep: livecomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in nitrates: of potassium.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $537.73M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $537.73M 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 $537.73 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in sheep: live and nitrates: of potassium demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Spain's trade surplus of $266.14 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on nitrates: of potassium, 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 sheep: live 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 Jordan represents a total trade volume of $537.73 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Spain, with exports exceeding importsby $266.14 million.

Export Strengths

Spain's exports to Jordan total $401.93 million, with competitive advantages in sheep: live, representing $41.46M or10.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $135.80 million, highlighting economic interdependence in nitrates: of potassium, with Nitrates: of potassium comprising25.8% 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