Sri Lanka-Zambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

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

Sri LankaZambia

$0

Exports (2023)

ZambiaSri 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 Zambia. 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-Zambia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Sri LankaZambia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$358,481
Infinity% of exports
2Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines
$224,836
Infinity% of exports
3Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
$106,970
Infinity% of exports
4Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles
$80,133
Infinity% of exports
5Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012
$40,534
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sri Lanka's export portfolio to Zambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ZambiaSri Lanka Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$12,217
Infinity% of imports
2Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated
$11,015
Infinity% of imports
3Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
$505
Infinity% of imports
4Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units
$9
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sri Lanka's import pattern from Zambia reveals strategic sourcingin stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, 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 exportingtea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg to Zambia, 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-Zambia 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 tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines, nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Zambia include stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated, fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/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 tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.

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 tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kgcomplements Zambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.

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 tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg and stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set 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 rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, 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 tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg 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 Zambia 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 Zambia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg, representing $358,481 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Zambia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, with Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set 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