Syria-Switzerland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $30.09M total volume •Syria deficit: $30.09M

SyriaSwitzerland

$0

Exports (2023)

SwitzerlandSyria

$30.09M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$30.09M

Deficit for Syria

Total Trade

$30.09M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaSwitzerland Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground
$30,854
Infinity% of exports
2Collections and collectors' pieces: of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest
$27,814
Infinity% of exports
3Vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
$23,124
Infinity% of exports
4Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$17,023
Infinity% of exports
5Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$16,585
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Syria's export portfolio to Switzerland demonstrates strategic specialization, with spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwitzerlandSyria Imports

$30.09M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
76.6% concentration
1Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$23.05M
76.6% of imports
2Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale
$2.63M
8.8% of imports
3Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
$1.61M
5.3% of imports
4Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$813,215
2.7% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$654,115
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from Switzerland reveals significant dependencyin blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 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: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground to Switzerland, 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 $30.09M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-Switzerland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $30.09 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a deficit of $30.09 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground, collections and collectors' pieces: of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest, vegetable preparations: vegetables and mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 2005, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Switzerland include blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale, machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages

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 $30.09M 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: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or 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: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or groundcomplements Switzerland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $30.09M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $30.09M 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 $30.09 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground and blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade deficit of $30.09 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 collections and collectors' pieces: of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 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: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or 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 Switzerland represents a total trade volume of $30.09 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Syria, with imports exceeding exportsby $30.09 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to Switzerland total $0.00, with competitive advantages in spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground, representing $30,854 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Switzerland amount to $30.09 million, highlighting economic interdependence in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, with Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale comprising76.6% of total imports.

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