Sri Lanka-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $208.31M total volume •Sri Lanka surplus: $208.31M

Sri LankaSpain

$208.31M

Exports (2023)

SpainSri Lanka

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$208.31M

Surplus for Sri Lanka

Total Trade

$208.31M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Sri LankaSpain Exports

$208.31M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.8% top product
1Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted
$18.23M
8.8% of exports
2Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$15.70M
7.5% of exports
3Boards, 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 exceeding 1000 volts
$10.97M
5.3% of exports
4T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$8.50M
4.1% of exports
5Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$8.47M
4.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sri Lanka's export portfolio to Spain demonstrates strategic specialization, with brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SpainSri Lanka Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531
$37.14M
Infinity% of imports
2Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations
$5.06M
Infinity% of imports
3Iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper
$5.06M
Infinity% of imports
4Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
$3.29M
Infinity% of imports
5Perfumes and toilet waters
$1.85M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sri Lanka's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531, 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 exportingbrassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted to Spain, 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 $208.31M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sri Lanka-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $208.31 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sri Lanka maintains a surplus of $208.31 million
  • Export Focus: Sri Lanka's primary exports include brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted, tobacco: partly or wholly 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 exceeding 1000 volts
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531, enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations, iron or steel: nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper

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 $208.31M 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 brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted.

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 brassieres: whether or not knitted or crochetedcomplements Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $208.31M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $208.31M 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 $208.31 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted and signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531 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 $208.31 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 tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531, 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 brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $208.31 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sri Lanka, with exports exceeding importsby $208.31 million.

Export Strengths

Sri Lanka's exports to Spain total $208.31 million, with competitive advantages in brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted, representing $18.23M or8.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531, with Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531 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