Syria-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $181.82M total volume •Syria deficit: $53.47M

SyriaJordan

$64.17M

Exports (2023)

JordanSyria

$117.65M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$53.47M

Deficit for Syria

Total Trade

$181.82M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaJordan Exports

$64.17M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
22.8% top product
1Fruit, edible: apples, fresh
$14.63M
22.8% of exports
2Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled
$10.23M
15.9% of exports
3Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)
$7.28M
11.3% of exports
4Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910
$3.26M
5.1% of exports
5Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$3.03M
4.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

JordanSyria Imports

$117.65M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.3% concentration
1Wheat or meslin flour
$35.62M
30.3% of imports
2Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$8.40M
7.1% of imports
3Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel
$4.05M
3.4% of imports
4Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$3.92M
3.3% of imports
5Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$3.91M
3.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Jordan reveals strategic sourcingin wheat or meslin flour, 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: apples, fresh to Jordan, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $181.82M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $181.82 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a deficit of $53.47 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include fruit, edible: apples, fresh, nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled, dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include wheat or meslin flour, electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (led), tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel

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 $181.82M 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: apples, 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: apples, freshcomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wheat or meslin flour.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $181.82M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $181.82M 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 $181.82 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: apples, fresh and wheat or meslin flour demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade deficit of $53.47 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 nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wheat or meslin flour, 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 fruit, edible: apples, 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 Jordan represents a total trade volume of $181.82 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Syria, with imports exceeding exportsby $53.47 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Jordan total $64.17 million, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: apples, fresh, representing $14.63M or22.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $117.65 million, highlighting economic interdependence in wheat or meslin flour, with Wheat or meslin flour comprising30.3% of total imports.

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