Viet Nam-Guatemala Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $507.34M total volume •Viet Nam surplus: $507.34M

Viet NamGuatemala

$507.34M

Exports (2023)

GuatemalaViet Nam

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$507.34M

Surplus for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$507.34M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Viet Nam and Guatemala. 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-Guatemala commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Viet NamGuatemala Exports

$507.34M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
47.8% top product
1Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1
$242.30M
47.8% of exports
2Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$60.19M
11.9% of exports
3Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale
$19.51M
3.8% of exports
4Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$13.33M
2.6% of exports
5Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$11.79M
2.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Guatemala demonstrates strategic specialization, with telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GuatemalaViet Nam Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$3.87M
Infinity% of imports
2Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$316,095
Infinity% of imports
3Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard
$271,932
Infinity% of imports
4Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$194,212
Infinity% of imports
5Copper: waste and scrap
$153,540
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Guatemala reveals significant dependencyin fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, 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 exportingtelephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 to Guatemala, 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 $507.34M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Guatemala Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $507.34 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a surplus of $507.34 million
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1, cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured, cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Guatemala include fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap, paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

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 $507.34M 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 telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.

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 telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1complements Guatemala's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $507.34M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $507.34M 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 $507.34 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 and fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 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 $507.34 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 cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, 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 telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 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 Guatemala represents a total trade volume of $507.34 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with exports exceeding importsby $507.34 million.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Guatemala total $507.34 million, with competitive advantages in telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1, representing $242.30M or47.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Guatemala amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, with Fish: frozen, yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 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