Turkmenistan-France Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $69.69M total volume •Turkmenistan deficit: $69.69M

TurkmenistanFrance

$0

Exports (2023)

FranceTurkmenistan

$69.69M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$69.69M

Deficit for Turkmenistan

Total Trade

$69.69M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Turkmenistan and France. Green line shows exports from Turkmenistan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Turkmenistan-France commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

TurkmenistanFrance Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice
$5.59M
Infinity% of exports
2Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers)
$756,177
Infinity% of exports
3Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
$54,944
Infinity% of exports
4Plastics: tableware and kitchenware
$31,051
Infinity% of exports
5Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$18,003
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Turkmenistan's export portfolio to France demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FranceTurkmenistan Imports

$69.69M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
23.9% concentration
1Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included
$16.66M
23.9% of imports
2Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW
$5.80M
8.3% of imports
3Seeders, planters and transplanters: other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters
$5.38M
7.7% of imports
4Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included
$4.55M
6.5% of imports
5Vaccines: for human medicine
$2.81M
4.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Turkmenistan's import pattern from France reveals significant dependencyin catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Turkmenistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice to France, 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 $69.69M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Turkmenistan-France Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $69.69 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Turkmenistan maintains a deficit of $69.69 million
  • Export Focus: Turkmenistan's primary exports include vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice, wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers), plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from France include catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included, turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, seeders, planters and transplanters: other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters

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 $69.69M 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 Turkmenistan leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice.

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

Turkmenistan's specialization in vegetable saps and extracts: of liquoricecomplements France's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $69.69M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $69.69M 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 $69.69 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice and catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Turkmenistan's trade deficit of $69.69 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 wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included, 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 vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice 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 Turkmenistan and France represents a total trade volume of $69.69 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Turkmenistan, with imports exceeding exportsby $69.69 million.

Export Strengths

Turkmenistan's exports to France total $0.00, with competitive advantages in vegetable saps and extracts: of liquorice, representing $5.59M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from France amount to $69.69 million, highlighting economic interdependence in catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included, with Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included comprising23.9% of total imports.

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