Portugal (PRT) and Guinea-Bissau (GNB) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Portugal-Guinea-Bissau Trade: In 2023, Portugal exported $138M to Guinea-Bissau. The main products that Portugal exported to Guinea-Bissau were Refined Petroleum ($67.4M), Beer ($10.5M), and Wine ($8.88M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Portugal to Guinea-Bissau have increased at an annualized rate of 2.57%, from $121M in 2018 to $138M in 2023.

In 2023, Portugal did not export any services to Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau-Portugal Trade: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau exported $228k to Portugal. The main products that Guinea-Bissau exported to Portugal were Large Construction Vehicles ($121k), Vegetable Saps ($72k), and Basketwork ($17.3k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Guinea-Bissau to Portugal have decreased at an annualized rate of 19.1%, from $658k in 2018 to $228k in 2023.

In 2023, Guinea-Bissau did not export any services to Portugal.

Comparison In 2023, Portugal ranked 42 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.57), and 46 in total exports ($83B). That same year, Guinea-Bissau ranked 194 in total exports ($109M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

November, 2024

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Overview In November 2024, Portugal exported €11.7M and imported €0 from Guinea-Bissau, resulting in a positive trade balance of €11.7M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Portugal have decreased by €-3.54M (-23.2%) from €15.2M to €11.7M, while imports remained the same by €0 (N/A%) from €0 to €0.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Portugal to Guinea-Bissau were Beverages, spirits, & vinegar (€2.52M), Ceramic products (€442k), Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, &... (€411k), Edible products of animal origin, n.e.s. (€315k), and Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts (€247k). In November 2024 the top imports of Portugal from Guinea-Bissau were Live animals (€0), Meat & edible offal (€0), Fish, Crustaceans & Molluscs (€0), Edible products of animal origin, n.e.s. (€0), and Animal originated products, n.e.s. (€0).

Growth In November 2024, the decrease in Portugal's year-by-year exports to Guinea-Bissau was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products... (€-4.35M or -95%), Rubber & articles thereof (€-148k or -93.9%), and Plastics & articles thereof (€-141k or -61.5%). In November 2024, the change in Portugal's year-by-year imports from Guinea-Bissau was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports in .

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€-3.54M(-23.2%)

IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€0(N/A%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Portugal. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Portugal over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Portugal exported $138M to Guinea-Bissau. The main products exported from Portugal to Guinea-Bissau were Refined Petroleum ($67.4M), Beer ($10.5M), and Wine ($8.88M). During the last 5 years the exports of Portugal to Guinea-Bissau have increased at an annualized rate of 2.57%, from $121M in 2018 to $138M in 2023.

In 2018, Guinea-Bissau exported $228k to Portugal. The main products exported from Guinea-Bissau to Portugal were Large Construction Vehicles ($121k), Vegetable Saps ($72k), and Basketwork ($17.3k). During the last 5 years the exports of Guinea-Bissau to Portugal have decreased at an annualized rate of 19.1%, from $658k in 2023 to $228k in 2018.

Exports from Portugal () to Guinea-Bissau () (2023)

Exports from Guinea-Bissau () to Portugal () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Portugal
Top DestinationSpain$17.7B

Guinea-Bissau
Top DestinationIndia$72.3M

This map shows whether countries import more from Portugal or Guinea-Bissau. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Portugal and Guinea-Bissau or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Portugal than Guinea-Bissau included Spain ($17.7B), France ($9.19B), and Germany ($8.12B).

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Guinea-Bissau than from Portugal.

Difference in imports from Guinea-Bissau () and Portugal () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Guinea-Bissau

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This chart compares trade between Portugal and Guinea-Bissau by product, considering products traded by both, Portugal and Guinea-Bissau.

During 2023, Portugal had a large net trade with Guinea-Bissau in the exports of Mineral Products ($68.7M), Foodstuffs ($32.9M), and Machines ($7.1M).

During 2018, Guinea-Bissau had a large net trade with Portugal in the exports of Machines ($121k), Vegetable Products ($72.2k), and Wood Products ($17.3k).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Portugal and Guinea-Bissau. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Portugal indicates it has a comparative advantage over Guinea-Bissau. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Guinea-Bissau indicates it has a comparative advantage over Portugal.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Portugal () to Guinea-Bissau () (2023)

Exports from Guinea-Bissau () to Portugal () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Guinea-Bissau () and Portugal () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Guinea-Bissau

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Portugal () and Guinea-Bissau () (2023)

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