Syria-Morocco Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $28.62M total volume •Syria deficit: $28.62M

SyriaMorocco

$0

Exports (2023)

MoroccoSyria

$28.62M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$28.62M

Deficit for Syria

Total Trade

$28.62M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaMorocco Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$935,457
Infinity% of exports
2Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$363,734
Infinity% of exports
3Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.
$292,988
Infinity% of exports
4Vegetables, leguminous: broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina and vicia faba var. minor), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$283,119
Infinity% of exports
5Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils
$188,328
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to Morocco demonstrates strategic specialization, with spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MoroccoSyria Imports

$28.62M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
30.8% concentration
1Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$8.82M
30.8% of imports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$8.76M
30.6% of imports
3Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$6.03M
21.1% of imports
4Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved
$1.70M
5.9% of imports
5Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.04M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Morocco reveals significant dependencyin fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), 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 exportingspices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground to Morocco, 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 $28.62M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Morocco Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $28.62 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a deficit of $28.62 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Morocco include fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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 $28.62M 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 spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground.

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 spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor groundcomplements Morocco's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $28.62M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $28.62M 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 $28.62 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground and fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade deficit of $28.62 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 fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), 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 spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground 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 Morocco represents a total trade volume of $28.62 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Syria, with imports exceeding exportsby $28.62 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Morocco total $0.00, with competitive advantages in spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, representing $935,457 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Morocco amount to $28.62 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), with Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) comprising30.8% of total imports.

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