Venezuela-Lebanon Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $105.61M total volume •Venezuela surplus: $105.61M

VenezuelaLebanon

$105.61M

Exports (2023)

LebanonVenezuela

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$105.61M

Surplus for Venezuela

Total Trade

$105.61M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Venezuela and Lebanon. 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-Lebanon commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

VenezuelaLebanon Exports

$105.61M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
97.5% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$102.95M
97.5% of exports
2Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$2.49M
2.4% of exports
3Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1
$137,067
0.1% of exports
4Stone: setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)
$11,593
0.0% of exports
5Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures
$6,207
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Venezuela's export portfolio to Lebanon demonstrates strategic specialization, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LebanonVenezuela Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$629,359
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$335,746
Infinity% of imports
3Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)
$277,465
Infinity% of imports
4Oils, essential: concentrates in fats, fixed oils, waxes and the like, terpenic by-products, aqueous distillates and solutions, extracted oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 3301
$191,953
Infinity% of imports
5Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
$166,508
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Venezuela's import pattern from Lebanon reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Lebanon, 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 $105.61M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Venezuela-Lebanon Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $105.61 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Venezuela maintains a surplus of $105.61 million
  • Export Focus: Venezuela's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated, telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Lebanon include vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)

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 $105.61M 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Lebanon's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $105.61M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $105.61M 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 $105.61 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Venezuela's trade surplus of $105.61 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 wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 Lebanon represents a total trade volume of $105.61 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Venezuela, with exports exceeding importsby $105.61 million.

Export Strengths

Venezuela's exports to Lebanon total $105.61 million, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $102.95M or97.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Lebanon amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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