Syria-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $333.27M total volume •Syria deficit: $263.24M

SyriaEgypt

$35.02M

Exports (2023)

EgyptSyria

$298.26M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$263.24M

Deficit for Syria

Total Trade

$333.27M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Syria and Egypt. Green line shows exports from Syria, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Syria-Egypt commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SyriaEgypt Exports

$35.02M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
13.2% top product
1Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh
$4.63M
13.2% of exports
2Fruit, edible: apples, fresh
$3.92M
11.2% of exports
3Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910
$3.47M
9.9% of exports
4Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$3.12M
8.9% of exports
5Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$2.79M
8.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptSyria Imports

$298.26M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.5% concentration
1Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh
$34.41M
11.5% of imports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$33.24M
11.1% of imports
3Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried
$32.00M
10.7% of imports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$13.53M
4.5% of imports
5Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$11.71M
3.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Syria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh to Egypt, 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 $333.27M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $333.27 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a deficit of $263.24 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, fruit, edible: apples, fresh, spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried

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 $333.27M 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 Syria leveraging its comparative advantages in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.

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

Syria's specialization in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, freshcomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $333.27M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $333.27M 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 $333.27 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh and fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade deficit of $263.24 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in fruit, edible: apples, fresh present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, 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 fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh 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 Syria and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $333.27 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Syria, with imports exceeding exportsby $263.24 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Egypt total $35.02 million, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, representing $4.63M or13.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $298.26 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, with Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh comprising11.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Syria's strategic sourcing from Egypt. 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