Viet Nam-Paraguay Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $254.46M total volume •Viet Nam deficit: $1.35M

Viet NamParaguay

$126.55M

Exports (2023)

ParaguayViet Nam

$127.91M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.35M

Deficit for Viet Nam

Total Trade

$254.46M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Viet NamParaguay Exports

$126.55M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
58.4% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$73.88M
58.4% of exports
2Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$7.45M
5.9% of exports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$4.42M
3.5% of exports
4Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$3.19M
2.5% of exports
5Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$3.08M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

ParaguayViet Nam Imports

$127.91M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
32.2% concentration
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$41.25M
32.2% of imports
2Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen
$26.39M
20.6% of imports
3Cotton: not carded or combed
$18.87M
14.8% of imports
4Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves
$14.09M
11.0% of imports
5Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$11.40M
8.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Viet Nam's import pattern from Paraguay reveals strategic sourcingin oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, 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 Paraguay, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $254.46M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Viet Nam-Paraguay Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $254.46 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Viet Nam maintains a deficit of $1.35 million
  • Export Focus: Viet Nam's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Paraguay include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen, cotton: not carded or combed

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $254.46M 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 Paraguay's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $254.46M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $254.46M 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 $254.46 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 oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil 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 $1.35 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
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 Paraguay represents a total trade volume of $254.46 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Viet Nam, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.35 million.

Export Strengths

Viet Nam's exports to Paraguay total $126.55 million, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $73.88M or58.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Paraguay amount to $127.91 million, highlighting economic interdependence in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, with Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil comprising32.2% of total imports.

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