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Thailand-United Rep. of Tanzania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $175.03M total volume •Thailand surplus: $175.03M

ThailandUnited Rep. of Tanzania

$175.03M

Exports (2023)

United Rep. of TanzaniaThailand

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$175.03M

Surplus for Thailand

Total Trade

$175.03M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Thailand and United Rep. of Tanzania. Green line shows exports from Thailand, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Thailand-United Rep. of Tanzania commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ThailandUnited Rep. of Tanzania Exports

$175.03M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
16.2% top product
1Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$28.40M
16.2% of exports
2Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$24.22M
13.8% of exports
3Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$13.17M
7.5% of exports
4Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$6.53M
3.7% 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)
$5.68M
3.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Thailand's export portfolio to United Rep. of Tanzania demonstrates strategic specialization, with sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

United Rep. of TanzaniaThailand Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$50.92M
Infinity% of imports
2Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$5.70M
Infinity% of imports
3Fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$3.99M
Infinity% of imports
4Tin ores and concentrates
$1.51M
Infinity% of imports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$1.46M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Thailand's import pattern from United Rep. of Tanzania reveals significant dependencyin copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Thailand demonstrates competitive strength in exportingsugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter to United Rep. of Tanzania, 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 $175.03M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Thailand-United Rep. of Tanzania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $175.03 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Thailand maintains a surplus of $175.03 million
  • Export Focus: Thailand's primary exports include sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from United Rep. of Tanzania include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99

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 $175.03M 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 Thailand leveraging its comparative advantages in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

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

Thailand's specialization in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring mattercomplements United Rep. of Tanzania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $175.03M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $175.03M 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 $175.03 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter and copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Thailand's trade surplus of $175.03 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 cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 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 Thailand and United Rep. of Tanzania represents a total trade volume of $175.03 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Thailand, with exports exceeding importsby $175.03 million.

Export Strengths

Thailand's exports to United Rep. of Tanzania total $175.03 million, with competitive advantages in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, representing $28.40M or16.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from United Rep. of Tanzania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, with Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Thailand'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