Venezuela-Belgium Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $20.56M total volume •Venezuela surplus: $20.56M

VenezuelaBelgium

$20.56M

Exports (2023)

BelgiumVenezuela

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$20.56M

Surplus for Venezuela

Total Trade

$20.56M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Venezuela and Belgium. Green line shows exports from Venezuela, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

VenezuelaBelgium Exports

$20.56M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
87.7% top product
1Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined
$18.03M
87.7% of exports
2Copper: waste and scrap
$912,072
4.4% of exports
3Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$551,372
2.7% of exports
4Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$319,607
1.6% of exports
5Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$262,993
1.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Venezuela's export portfolio to Belgium demonstrates strategic specialization, with carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BelgiumVenezuela Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
$8.26M
Infinity% of imports
2Malt: not roasted
$6.17M
Infinity% of imports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$1.66M
Infinity% of imports
4Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414
$840,434
Infinity% of imports
5Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand
$623,276
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Venezuela's import pattern from Belgium reveals significant dependencyin vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Venezuela demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcarbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined to Belgium, 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 $20.56M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Venezuela-Belgium Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $20.56 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Venezuela maintains a surplus of $20.56 million
  • Export Focus: Venezuela's primary exports include carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined, copper: waste and scrap, cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Belgium include vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, malt: not roasted, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils

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 $20.56M 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 Venezuela leveraging its comparative advantages in carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined.

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

Venezuela's specialization in carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically definedcomplements Belgium's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $20.56M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $20.56M 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 $20.56 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined and vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Venezuela's trade surplus of $20.56 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 copper: waste and scrap present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, 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 carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined 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 Venezuela and Belgium represents a total trade volume of $20.56 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Venezuela, with exports exceeding importsby $20.56 million.

Export Strengths

Venezuela's exports to Belgium total $20.56 million, with competitive advantages in carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined, representing $18.03M or87.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Belgium amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, with Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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