Syria-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $187.36M total volume •Syria surplus: $66.59M

SyriaIndia

$126.98M

Exports (2023)

IndiaSyria

$60.39M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$66.59M

Surplus for Syria

Total Trade

$187.36M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Syria and India. 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-India commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SyriaIndia Exports

$126.98M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
51.5% top product
1Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground
$65.39M
51.5% of exports
2Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground
$45.12M
35.5% of exports
3Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)
$9.60M
7.6% of exports
4Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$2.66M
2.1% of exports
5Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled
$1.92M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to India demonstrates strategic specialization, with natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndiaSyria Imports

$60.39M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
32.0% concentration
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$19.30M
32.0% of imports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$6.16M
10.2% of imports
3Vaccines: for human medicine
$3.82M
6.3% of imports
4Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$3.15M
5.2% of imports
5Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$3.02M
5.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, 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 exportingnatural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground to India, 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 $187.36M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $187.36 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a surplus of $66.59 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground, natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground, wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, vaccines: for human medicine

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 $187.36M 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 natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Syria's specialization in natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ungroundcomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $187.36M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $187.36M 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 $187.36 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground and cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade surplus of $66.59 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 natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, 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 natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground 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 India represents a total trade volume of $187.36 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Syria, with exports exceeding importsby $66.59 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to India total $126.98 million, with competitive advantages in natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground, representing $65.39M or51.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $60.39 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, with Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed comprising32.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Syria'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