Christmas Isds

Christmas Isds

Global Trade Profile β€’ Rank #217 Exporter

$9.08M

Total Exports (2023)

$84.45M

Total Imports (2023)

$75.36M

Trade Deficit

#217

Export Ranking

Trade Flow Visualization

Interactive map showing Christmas Isds's top trading partners. Green lines represent exports, red lines represent imports.

#217

Export Rank

$9.08M

Total Exports

$84.45M

Total Imports

-$75.36M

Trade Balance

30

Trade Partners

🌍 Top Export Destinations

Top Export Products

#1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, n.e....
40.8%$3.71M
#2Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely...
8.2%$740,602
#3Amine-function compounds: acyclic polyamines and t...
7.8%$707,722
#4Telephones for cellular networks or for other wire...
6.1%$554,504
#5Units of automatic data processing machines: proce...
5.1%$465,125
#6Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: f...
3.3%$295,744
#7Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery:...
2.7%$242,088
#8Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pum...
2.0%$185,373
#9Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer sole...
2.0%$178,132
#10Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and na...
1.5%$136,025

πŸ“₯ Top Import Sources

Top Import Products

#1Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 20...
56.3%$47.58M
#2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, ...
19.3%$16.33M
#3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combus...
0.9%$797,842
#4Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders:...
0.9%$725,690
#5Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated bui...
0.8%$670,147
#6Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion...
0.6%$525,145
#7Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed produc...
0.6%$521,797
#8Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c...
0.6%$510,152
#9Iron or steel: anchors, grapnels and parts thereof
0.5%$426,193
#10Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, o...
0.5%$412,113

πŸ“ˆ Historical Trade Trends (1995-2023)

29 Years

Data Coverage

29

Data Points

πŸ“ˆ

Trend Direction

Christmas Isds Trade Analysis 2023

πŸ“Š Overview

#217
Global Export Rank
93.53M
Total Trade Volume
0.00%
Share of Global Trade

Christmas Isds stands as the world's #217 largest exporter and #213 largest importer, demonstrating emerging market dynamics.

The trade profile reveals a deficit of 75.36 million, reflecting import dependencies for growth.

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Trade deficit of 89.2% of imports requires careful management of external financing.
9.08M
Total Exports
84.45M
Total Imports
0.11
Export/Import Ratio

The country maintains active trading relationships with 20 major partners, creating a highly diversified trade network.

Monthly trade flows average $7.79M, generating continuous economic activity across logistics, finance, and trade services.

🚒 Export Markets

Indonesia
USA
Malaysia
Ireland
United Kingdom
Others

Export Market Concentration

29.6%
$2.69M
25.7%
$2.33M
11.8%$1.08M
7.7%$695,185
7.4%$674,266
2.1%$192,485
2.0%$182,856
13 others
11.5%$1.04M

Export concentration shows Indonesia as the dominant market at 29.6%. The top three markets control 67.1% of exports.

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Market Concentration Risk

Heavy reliance on Indonesia (29.6% of exports) creates vulnerability to bilateral tensions or economic downturns in that market.
82.2%
Top 5 Markets
90.8%
Top 10 Markets
20
Total Partners

Regional patterns reveal globally balanced access. Secondary markets (Canada, Poland, Austria) provide $785,465 in additional trade.

πŸ“¦ Import Sources

Import Source Concentration

57.9%
$48.93M
40.1%
$33.87M
1.2%$987,098
0.3%$236,200
0.2%$158,379
0.1%$114,079
0.1%$90,727
13 others
0.1%$54,067

Christmas Isds relies heavily on USA for imports (57.9%),creating supply chain concentration risk.

Energy suppliers including Norway (11,148) collectively provide 11.15 thousand or 0.0% of imports, highlighting the economy's dependence on imported energy resources.

Manufacturing inputs come primarily from Malaysia, Indonesia, reflecting deep integration into Asian production networks.

The USA provides 48.93 million (57.9%) in imports, concentrated in agricultural products, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, and advanced technology.The top 10 import sources account for 100.0% of total imports, with the remaining 0% distributed among 10 other suppliers.

Regional sourcing patterns reveal strong ASEAN integration with 4 Southeast Asian nations providing 1.15 million (1.4%) of imports. European suppliers including Netherlands (4,302) focus on luxury goods, machinery, and specialized chemicals.

Supply chain resilience strategies increasingly emphasize "China Plus One" approaches, with Indiaemerging as alternative manufacturing bases. The geographic proximity of major suppliers balances efficiency with risk diversification.

πŸ“¦ Product Composition

πŸš€ Export Products

Top Export Products

phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103...
40.8%
$3.71M
executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of ...
8.2%$740,602
acyclic polyamines and their derivatives, and salt...
7.8%$707,722
Telephones for cellular networks or for other wire...
6.1%$554,504
processing units other than those of item no. 8471...
5.1%$465,125
3 others
8.0%$723,205

Christmas Isds's export economy centers on diversified industrial production, with the leading export being phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103at $3.71 million, accounting for 40.8% of total exports.

Vehicle-related products including passenger cars, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and automotive parts total approximately 131.89 thousand or 1.5% of exports, encompassing 1 distinct product categories. Electronics, semiconductors, and machinery contribute 1.83 million or 20.2% of exports.

The automotive sector's dominance is evident in the export portfolio, with n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 (131,892). This automotive specialization reflects decades of manufacturing excellence, continuous innovation in fuel efficiency and hybrid technology, and established global brand recognition.

The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles is captured in export data, with 1 categories specifically related to alternative propulsion systems, totaling $295,744.

Beyond automotive, Christmas Isds maintains strong positions in industrial machinery (4 categories totaling 982,388), electronic components (850,248), and Fertilizers, mineral or chemical, Paintings, drawings and pastels, Amine-function compounds.

The top 20 export products collectively account for 86.8% of total exports, revealing moderate concentration with room for further diversification.

πŸ›’ Import Products

Top Import Products

of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg...
56.3%
$47.58M
preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or mo...
19.3%
$16.33M
with only spark-ignition internal combustion recip...
0.9%$797,842
n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50...
0.9%$725,690
structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of h...
0.8%$670,147
3 others
1.8%$1.56M

Energy dominates Christmas Isds's import profile, with fossil fuels accounting for 16.33 million or 19.3% of total imports. Crude oil leads at 16.33 million (19.3%), followed by natural gas and coal. This energy import dependency shapes economic policy, inflation dynamics, and strategic relationships with supplier nations.

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Key Finding: Energy Dependency

Energy imports of $16.33M account for 19.3% of all imports, making Christmas Isds vulnerable to global energy price fluctuations and supply disruptions.

Beyond energy, critical imports include of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000k... (47.58M, 56.3%), with only spark-ignition internal combus... (797,842, 0.9%), n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50 (725,690, 0.9%), structures (excluding prefabricated buil... (670,147, 0.8%), compression-ignition internal combustion... (525,145, 0.6%).Pharmaceutical products represent 521.80 thousand (0.6%), reflecting healthcare sector demands.

The import product mix reveals structural characteristics of Christmas Isds's economy: integration into global electronics supply chains, food security dependencies, and sophisticated consumption patterns.

The ratio of raw materials to finished goods in imports (5 : 15among top 20 products) indicates balanced import composition. Import substitution potential exists in technology sectors through targeted industrial policies and investment.

Product diversification metrics reveal focused product specializationwith implications for economic resilience and growth potential. The technology ladder progression from 5 primary products to 10 high-tech goods indicates the economy's structural transformation and industrial upgrading trajectory.

Value addition opportunities exist in transitioning from raw material exports to processed goods, from components to finished products, and from standard to customized offerings. The product space connectivity, measuring relatedness between current exports and potential new products, suggests strong potential for diversification into adjacent sophisticated products.

βš–οΈ Trade Balance Dynamics

-75.36 million
Trade Deficit β€’ 80.58% of total trade
PartnerExportsImportsBalance
USA$2.33M$48.93M$-46.60M
Australia$93,514$33.87M$-33.78M
Indonesia$2.69M$9,088+$2.68M
Malaysia$1.08M$987,098+$87,910
Ireland$695,185$114,079+$581,106

Export-to-import ratio of 0.108 means exports cover 10.8% of import costs.

πŸ”— Key Relationships

Major Trading Partners

PartnerExportsImportsBalance
USA$2.33M$48.93M$-46.60M
Australia$93,514$33.87M$-33.78M
Indonesia$2.69M$9,088+$2.68M
Malaysia$1.08M$987,098+$87,910
Ireland$695,185$114,079+$581,106
United Kingdom$674,266$9,898+$664,368
Singapore$78,221$158,379$-80,158
Fiji$0$236,200$-236,200
Total$7.63M$84.32M$-76.69M

The Christmas Isds-USA relationship leads at 51.26 million in bilateral trade.View detailed analysis β†’

Additional major partnerships include Indonesia (2.70M total trade), Malaysia (2.06M total trade), Ireland (809,264 total trade). Regional integration through Asian supply chains facilitates technology transfer, market access, and production efficiency. The diversity of trading relationshipsβ€”92.33M across top 10 partnersβ€”provides resilience against bilateral tensions and regional disruptions.

πŸ† Competitive Position

Global rankings position Christmas Isds as the #217 exporter worldwide,in the developing trader category. The country's share of global exports at approximately 0.000%offers opportunities for market share expansion.

Export sophistication, measured by the dominance of primary commodities, indicates potential for value chain upgrading. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index shows strongest competitiveness in sectors where Christmas Isds's global market share exceeds its overall trade share by factors of 2 or more.

Competitive advantages emerge in sectors where export concentration exceeds import share, particularly inphosphatic, n.e.c. in hea, executed entirely by hand, acyclic polyamines and th. The revealed comparative advantage is strongest in product categories representing56.8% of exports. Market positioning against regional competitors shows niche specialization opportunities.

Trade complementarity with major partners suggests regional production network participation. The export quality ladder, comparing unit values to world averages, indicates competitive pricing strategies.

Competitive dynamics are shaped by factor endowments including cost advantages and resource availability, infrastructure quality, and business environment. The export survival rate, measuring the persistence of export relationships over time, suggests need for relationship strengthening.

Innovation capacity, reflected in the technology content of exports and R&D intensity, determines long-term competitiveness trajectories. The competitive threat from emerging exporters in similar product categories requires continuous upgrading and differentiation strategies to maintain market position. Regional integration through trade agreements provides preferential access to0 markets, creating competitive advantages over non-member competitors.

🎯 Strategic Outlook

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Strategic Priority

With a trade deficit of 75.36M, focus should be on export promotion in high-value sectors and strategic import substitution.

The trade profile presents both opportunities and challenges for economic development strategy. Key strengths include strong import capacity enabling technology transfer and consumption growth,diversified market access reducing concentration risk, and competitive positions in essential commodities.

Vulnerabilities include concentrated import dependencies. The intersection of these factors creates a complex strategic landscape requiring careful navigation to maximize opportunities while mitigating risks.

Strategic priorities should focus on export promotion and import substitution to enhance trade competitiveness. Opportunities exist in expanding trade with Australia, Spain, Singapore, developing new product capabilities in higher technology sectors, and strengthening regional integration through new partnership frameworks.

The digital transformation of trade, including e-commerce, digital services, and blockchain-based trade finance, offers new avenues for market access and efficiency gains. Green trade opportunities in renewable energy, sustainable products, and carbon markets represent growing segments aligned with global sustainability goals.

The evolving global trade environment, characterized by technological disruption, geopolitical realignment, and sustainability imperatives, will fundamentally reshape Christmas Isds's trade prospects. Success requires balanced policies addressing both improving export capacity while ensuring sustainable import financing.

Investment in infrastructure, education, and innovation ecosystems will determine the ability to climb value chains and capture larger shares of global value addition. The resilience agenda, emphasizing supply chain robustness, strategic autonomy in critical sectors, and economic security considerations, must be balanced with efficiency and openness principles.

As global trade patterns continue evolving, Christmas Isds's position as the world's #217 exporter provides a platform for continued growth, requiring adaptive strategies, institutional strengthening, and sustained commitment to competitiveness enhancement in an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy.

Data Notes

Data from CEPII BACI database, harmonized using UN Comtrade methodology. All values in current USD at 2023 exchange rates. Trade statistics cover merchandise goods only, excluding services. Mirror statistics reconciliation applied for data consistency. 2024 data available January 2026. HS6 product classification follows 2017 revision.

Data source: CEPII BACI | Last updated: January 2025 | Next update: January 2026