Venezuela-Portugal Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $38.78M total volume •Venezuela surplus: $38.78M

VenezuelaPortugal

$38.78M

Exports (2023)

PortugalVenezuela

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$38.78M

Surplus for Venezuela

Total Trade

$38.78M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

VenezuelaPortugal Exports

$38.78M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
96.8% top product
1Ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms
$37.55M
96.8% of exports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$790,948
2.0% of exports
3Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen
$281,230
0.7% of exports
4Fruit, edible: guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
$55,233
0.1% of exports
5Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$52,205
0.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Venezuela's export portfolio to Portugal demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PortugalVenezuela Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Petroleum 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
$22.29M
Infinity% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$631,628
Infinity% of imports
3Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$582,389
Infinity% of imports
4Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$526,172
Infinity% of imports
5Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$507,905
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Venezuela's import pattern from Portugal reveals significant dependencyin 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, 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 exportingferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms to Portugal, 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 $38.78M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Venezuela-Portugal Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $38.78 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Venezuela maintains a surplus of $38.78 million
  • Export Focus: Venezuela's primary exports include ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms, rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, molluscs: octopus (octopus spp.), frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Portugal include 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, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified

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 $38.78M 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 ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms.

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 ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar formscomplements Portugal's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $38.78M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $38.78M 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 $38.78 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms and 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Venezuela's trade surplus of $38.78 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 rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on 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, 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 ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms 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 Portugal represents a total trade volume of $38.78 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Venezuela, with exports exceeding importsby $38.78 million.

Export Strengths

Venezuela's exports to Portugal total $38.78 million, with competitive advantages in ferrous products: obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms, representing $37.55M or96.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Portugal amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in 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, with 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 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