Sri Lanka-Eswatini Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

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

Sri LankaEswatini

$0

Exports (2023)

EswatiniSri 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 Eswatini. 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-Eswatini commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Sri LankaEswatini Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$274,183
Infinity% of exports
2Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards
$228,289
Infinity% of exports
3Parts of electronic integrated circuits
$210,126
Infinity% of exports
4Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$197,558
Infinity% of exports
5Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves
$140,993
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sri Lanka's export portfolio to Eswatini demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EswatiniSri Lanka Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)
$1.85M
Infinity% of imports
2Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$987,071
Infinity% of imports
3Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$203,369
Infinity% of imports
4Microscopes, compound optical: (other than stereoscopic and microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)
$178,390
Infinity% of imports
5Vitamins: D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed
$166,482
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sri Lanka's import pattern from Eswatini reveals strategic sourcingin tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped), 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 exportingvegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to Eswatini, 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-Eswatini 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 vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards, parts of electronic integrated circuits
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Eswatini include tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped), boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)

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 vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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 vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifiedcomplements Eswatini's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped).

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 vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) 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 water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped), 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 vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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 Eswatini 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 Eswatini total $0.00, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $274,183 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Eswatini amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped), with Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) 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