Syria-Romania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.86M total volume •Syria surplus: $3.86M

SyriaRomania

$3.86M

Exports (2023)

RomaniaSyria

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.86M

Surplus for Syria

Total Trade

$3.86M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaRomania Exports

$3.86M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
43.6% top product
1Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled
$1.69M
43.6% of exports
2Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled
$549,818
14.2% of exports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$304,788
7.9% of exports
4Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$259,869
6.7% of exports
5Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$100,426
2.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to Romania demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

RomaniaSyria Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$3.26M
Infinity% of imports
2Wood: beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm
$449,026
Infinity% of imports
3Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$222,147
Infinity% of imports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$113,257
Infinity% of imports
5Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances
$84,320
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Romania reveals significant dependencyin cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, 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 exportingvegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled to Romania, 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 $3.86M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Romania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.86 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a surplus of $3.86 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled, nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Romania include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, wood: beech (fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm, wood: coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

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 $3.86M 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 vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.

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 vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilledcomplements Romania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.86M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.86M 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 $3.86 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled and cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade surplus of $3.86 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 nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, 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 vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled 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 Romania represents a total trade volume of $3.86 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Syria, with exports exceeding importsby $3.86 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Romania total $3.86 million, with competitive advantages in vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled, representing $1.69M or43.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Romania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, with Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed comprisingInfinity% 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