Viet Nam-Ghana Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $278.62M total volume •Viet Nam surplus: $278.62M

Viet NamGhana

$278.62M

Exports (2023)

GhanaViet Nam

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$278.62M

Surplus for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$278.62M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Viet Nam and Ghana. Green line shows exports from Viet Nam, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Viet NamGhana Exports

$278.62M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
58.1% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$162.01M
58.1% of exports
2Cereals: rice, broken
$74.41M
26.7% of exports
3Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices
$7.15M
2.6% of exports
4Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
$6.57M
2.4% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics
$3.60M
1.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Ghana demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GhanaViet Nam Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
$85.92M
Infinity% of imports
2Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
$1.08M
Infinity% of imports
3Wood: in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403
$902,254
Infinity% of imports
4Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$373,771
Infinity% of imports
5Cocoa: paste, not defatted
$231,337
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Ghana reveals significant dependencyin nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Viet Nam demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Ghana, 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 $278.62M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Ghana Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $278.62 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a surplus of $278.62 million
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, cereals: rice, broken, oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ghana include nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, rubber: technically specified natural rubber (tsnr), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets), wood: in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403

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 $278.62M 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 Viet Nam leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

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

Viet Nam's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements Ghana's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $278.62M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $278.62M 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 $278.62 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed and nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Viet Nam's trade surplus of $278.62 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, broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, 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 cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed 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 Viet Nam and Ghana represents a total trade volume of $278.62 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with exports exceeding importsby $278.62 million.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Ghana total $278.62 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $162.01M or58.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ghana amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, with Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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