Syria-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.31M total volume •Syria surplus: $11.31M

SyriaUSA

$11.31M

Exports (2023)

USASyria

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$11.31M

Surplus for Syria

Total Trade

$11.31M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SyriaUSA Exports

$11.31M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
13.0% top product
1Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$1.47M
13.0% of exports
2Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface
$1.32M
11.7% of exports
3Antiques: of an age exceeding one hundred years
$1.31M
11.6% of exports
4Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground
$1.24M
11.0% of exports
5Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)
$948,480
8.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

USASyria Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$858,876
Infinity% of imports
2Ophthalmic instruments and appliances
$157,506
Infinity% of imports
3Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus
$87,810
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
$61,199
Infinity% of imports
5Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$38,020
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Syria's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, 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 USA, 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 $11.31M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Syria-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.31 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Syria maintains a surplus of $11.31 million
  • Export Focus: Syria's primary exports include spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, antiques: of an age exceeding one hundred years
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, ophthalmic instruments and appliances, apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus

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 $11.31M 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 USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.31M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.31M 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 $11.31 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 food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Syria's trade surplus of $11.31 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 stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $11.31 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Syria, with exports exceeding importsby $11.31 million.

Export Strengths

Syria's exports to USA total $11.31 million, with competitive advantages in spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground, representing $1.47M or13.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, with Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 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