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Viet Nam-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $354.75M total volume •Viet Nam deficit: $354.75M

Viet Nam → Pakistan

$0

Exports (2023)

Pakistan → Viet Nam

$354.75M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$354.75M

Deficit for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$354.75M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Viet Nam → Pakistan Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$93.20M
Infinity% of exports
2Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
$14.88M
Infinity% of exports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$13.87M
Infinity% of exports
4Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground
$12.87M
Infinity% of exports
5Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg
$10.19M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Viet Nam's export portfolio to Pakistan demonstrates strategic specialization, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Pakistan → Viet Nam Imports

$354.75M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
48.9% concentration
1Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$173.43M
48.9% of imports
2Cotton: not carded or combed
$30.11M
8.5% of imports
3Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim
$11.81M
3.3% of imports
4Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, grain splits
$10.77M
3.0% of imports
5Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of goats and kids
$9.71M
2.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Pakistan reveals significant dependencyin cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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 exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to Pakistan, 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 $354.75M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Pakistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $354.75 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a deficit of $354.75 million
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread, iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Pakistan include cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, cotton: not carded or combed, fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim

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 $354.75M 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 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

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 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements Pakistan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $354.75M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $354.75M 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 $354.75 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and cereals: maize (corn), other than seed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Viet Nam's trade deficit of $354.75 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, 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 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks 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 Pakistan represents a total trade volume of $354.75 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with imports exceeding exportsby $354.75 million.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Pakistan total $0.00, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $93.20M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Pakistan amount to $354.75 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, with Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed comprising48.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Viet Nam's strategic sourcing from Pakistan. 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