Sri Lanka-Portugal Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

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

Sri LankaPortugal

$0

Exports (2023)

PortugalSri 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 Portugal. 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-Portugal commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Sri LankaPortugal Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber
$3.59M
Infinity% of exports
2Nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated
$1.65M
Infinity% of exports
3Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
$944,100
Infinity% of exports
4Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres n.e.c., raw or processed but not spun: tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
$857,893
Infinity% of exports
5Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$753,177
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sri Lanka's export portfolio to Portugal demonstrates strategic specialization, with gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PortugalSri Lanka Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2
$4.25M
Infinity% of imports
2Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2
$2.24M
Infinity% of imports
3Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2
$2.06M
Infinity% of imports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$894,788
Infinity% of imports
5Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2
$831,347
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sri Lanka's import pattern from Portugal reveals strategic sourcingin fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2, 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 exportinggloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber to Portugal, 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-Portugal 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 gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber, nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated, rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Portugal include fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2

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 gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber.

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 gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubbercomplements Portugal's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.

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 gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber and fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2 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 nuts, edible: coconuts, desiccated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2, 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 gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber 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 Portugal 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 Portugal total $0.00, with competitive advantages in gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber, representing $3.59M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Portugal amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2, with Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2 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