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Sri Lanka-China, Macao SAR Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $0 total volume •Sri Lanka surplus: $0

Sri Lanka → China, Macao SAR

$0

Exports (2023)

China, Macao SAR → Sri Lanka

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$0

Surplus for Sri Lanka

Total Trade

$0

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Sri Lanka and China, Macao SAR. Green line shows exports from Sri Lanka, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Sri Lanka-China, Macao SAR commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Sri Lanka → China, Macao SAR Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
$1.84M
Infinity% of exports
2Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$955,419
Infinity% of exports
3Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$428,684
Infinity% of exports
4Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws
$364,910
Infinity% of exports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$338,921
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sri Lanka's export portfolio to China, Macao SAR demonstrates strategic specialization, with aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China, Macao SAR → Sri Lanka Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale
$31,826
Infinity% of imports
2Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
$28,151
Infinity% of imports
3Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets
$17,710
Infinity% of imports
4Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase
$9,302
Infinity% of imports
5Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8447, other than sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches
$8,630
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sri Lanka's import pattern from China, Macao SAR reveals strategic sourcingin cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Sri Lanka demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process to China, Macao SAR, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsperfectcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $0 trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sri Lanka-China, Macao SAR Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $0.00representing a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sri Lanka maintains a surplus of $0.00
  • Export Focus: Sri Lanka's primary exports include aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set, tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China, Macao SAR include cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale, yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets

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 $0 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 Sri Lanka leveraging its comparative advantages in aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process.

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

Sri Lanka's specialization in aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking processcomplements China, Macao SAR's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $0 bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityBalanced
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $0 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 $0.00 bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process and cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sri Lanka's trade surplus of $0.00 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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process 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 Sri Lanka and China, Macao SAR represents a total trade volume of $0.00 in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sri Lanka, with exports exceeding importsby $0.00.

Export Strengths

Sri Lanka's exports to China, Macao SAR total $0.00, with competitive advantages in aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, representing $1.84M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China, Macao SAR amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale, with Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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