Syria-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $35.86M total volume •Syria deficit: $17.86M

SyriaNetherlands

$9.00M

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsSyria

$26.86M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$17.86M

Deficit for Syria

Total Trade

$35.86M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaNetherlands Exports

$9.00M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
24.5% top product
1Mate
$2.20M
24.5% of exports
2Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated
$1.88M
20.9% of exports
3Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$1.37M
15.2% of exports
4Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$622,722
6.9% of exports
5Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$592,377
6.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to Netherlands demonstrates strategic specialization, with mate representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NetherlandsSyria Imports

$26.86M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
8.7% concentration
1Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability
$2.33M
8.7% of imports
2Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter
$2.21M
8.2% of imports
3Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled
$1.70M
6.3% of imports
4Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018
$1.48M
5.5% of imports
5Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$1.45M
5.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Netherlands reveals significant dependencyin appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, 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 exportingmate to Netherlands, 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 $35.86M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $35.86 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a deficit of $17.86 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include mate, coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated, spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, dairy produce: derived from milk, butter, vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled

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 $35.86M 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 mate.

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 matecomplements Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $35.86M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $35.86M 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 $35.86 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in mate and appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade deficit of $17.86 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 coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, 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 mate 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 Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $35.86 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Syria, with imports exceeding exportsby $17.86 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Netherlands total $9.00 million, with competitive advantages in mate, representing $2.20M or24.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $26.86 million, highlighting economic interdependence in appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability, with Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability comprising8.7% of total imports.

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