
N. Mariana Isds
Global Trade Profile β’ Rank #225 Exporter
$1.33M
Total Exports (2023)
$138.54M
Total Imports (2023)
$137.22M
Trade Deficit
#225
Export Ranking
Trade Flow Visualization
Interactive map showing N. Mariana Isds's top trading partners. Green lines represent exports, red lines represent imports.
#225
Export Rank
$1.33M
Total Exports
$138.54M
Total Imports
-$137.22M
Trade Balance
30
Trade Partners
π Top Export Destinations
Sweden
Singapore
China, Hong Kong SAR
United Kingdom
India
Italy
Spain
Georgia
IrelandTop Export Products
π₯ Top Import Sources
Singapore
Japan
China, Hong Kong SAR
New Zealand
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Australia
ItalyTop Import Products
π Historical Trade Trends (1995-2023)
29 Years
Data Coverage
29
Data Points
π
Trend Direction
N. Mariana Isds Trade Analysis 2023
π Overview
N. Mariana Isds stands as the world's #225 largest exporter and #210 largest importer, demonstrating emerging market dynamics.
The trade profile reveals a deficit of 137.22 million, reflecting import dependencies for growth.
The country maintains active trading relationships with 20 major partners, creating a highly diversified trade network.
Monthly trade flows average $11.66M, generating continuous economic activity across logistics, finance, and trade services.
π’ Export Markets
Export Market Concentration
Export concentration shows Sweden as the dominant market at 21.3%. The top three markets control 53.7% of exports.
Regional patterns reveal globally balanced access. Secondary markets (Other Asia, nes, Italy, Spain) provide $257,255 in additional trade.
π¦ Import Sources
Import Source Concentration
N. Mariana Isds relies heavily on Singapore for imports (63.4%),creating supply chain concentration risk.
Energy suppliers including United Arab Emirates (1.21M) collectively provide 1.21 million or 0.9% of imports, highlighting the economy's dependence on imported energy resources.
Manufacturing inputs come primarily from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, reflecting deep integration into Asian production networks.
The top 10 import sources account for 97.1% of total imports, with the remaining 3% distributed among 10 other suppliers.
Regional sourcing patterns reveal strong ASEAN integration with 5 Southeast Asian nations providing 95.08 million (68.6%) of imports. European suppliers including Italy (1.04M), France (735,712), Netherlands (325,075) focus on luxury goods, machinery, and specialized chemicals.
Supply chain resilience strategies increasingly emphasize "China Plus One" approaches, with Thailand, Indiaemerging as alternative manufacturing bases. The geographic proximity of major suppliers balances efficiency with risk diversification.
π¦ Product Composition
π Export Products
Top Export Products
N. Mariana Isds's export economy centers on advanced machinery and electronics, with the leading export being for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsat $283.71 thousand, accounting for 21.4% of total exports.
Electronics, semiconductors, and machinery contribute 717.39 thousand or 54.1% of exports.
The automotive sector's dominance is evident in the export portfolio, with . 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 5 categories specifically related to alternative propulsion systems, totaling $499,319.
Beyond automotive, N. Mariana Isds maintains strong positions in industrial machinery (5 categories totaling 126,150), electronic components (591,242), and Aluminium, Cases and containers, Games.
The top 20 export products collectively account for 86.1% of total exports, revealing moderate concentration with room for further diversification.
π Import Products
Top Import Products
Energy dominates N. Mariana Isds's import profile, with fossil fuels accounting for 91.09 million or 65.7% of total imports. Crude oil leads at 90.43 million (65.3%), followed by natural gas and coal. This energy import dependency shapes economic policy, inflation dynamics, and strategic relationships with supplier nations.
Key Finding: Energy Dependency
Beyond energy, critical imports include with only spark-ignition internal combus... (5.91M, 4.3%), of precious metal (excluding silver) whe... (3.78M, 2.7%), other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in... (2.23M, 1.6%), handbags (whether or not with shoulder s... (2.14M, 1.5%), with only spark-ignition internal combus... (1.21M, 0.9%).Electronic components and devices total 1.05 million (0.8% of imports), supporting domestic manufacturing and assembly operations.
The import product mix reveals structural characteristics of N. Mariana Isds's economy: food security dependencies, and sophisticated consumption patterns.
The ratio of raw materials to finished goods in imports (9 : 11among top 20 products) indicates balanced import composition. Import substitution potential exists in technology and agriculture 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 2 primary products to 13 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.
βοΈ Trade Balance Dynamics
| Partner | Exports | Imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $270,870 | $87.90M | $-87.63M |
| Japan | $11,980 | $17.15M | $-17.13M |
| China, Hong Kong SAR | $159,171 | $11.59M | $-11.43M |
| Other Asia, nes | $74,180 | $5.00M | $-4.92M |
| Philippines | $4,482 | $4.48M | $-4.48M |
Export-to-import ratio of 0.010 means exports cover 1.0% of import costs.
π Key Relationships
Major Trading Partners
| Partner | Exports | Imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $270,870 | $87.90M | $-87.63M |
| Japan | $11,980 | $17.15M | $-17.13M |
| China, Hong Kong SAR | $159,171 | $11.59M | $-11.43M |
| Other Asia, nes | $74,180 | $5.00M | $-4.92M |
| Philippines | $4,482 | $4.48M | $-4.48M |
| New Zealand | $0 | $3.24M | $-3.24M |
| Thailand | $5,579 | $1.80M | $-1.80M |
| United Arab Emirates | $0 | $1.21M | $-1.21M |
| Total | $526,262 | $132.37M | $-131.85M |
The N. Mariana Isds-Singapore relationship leads at 88.17 million in bilateral trade.View detailed analysis β
Additional major partnerships include China, Hong Kong SAR (11.75M total trade), Other Asia, nes (5.07M total trade), Philippines (4.49M total trade). Regional integration through Asian supply chains facilitates technology transfer, market access, and production efficiency. The diversity of trading relationshipsβ135.08M across top 10 partnersβprovides resilience against bilateral tensions and regional disruptions.
π Competitive Position
Global rankings position N. Mariana Isds as the #225 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 technology-intensive products, indicates advanced industrial capabilities. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index shows strongest competitiveness in sectors where N. Mariana 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 infor a voltage not exceedi, lithium-ion, including se, waste and scrap. The revealed comparative advantage is strongest in product categories representing40.6% 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.
π― Strategic Outlook
Strategic Priority
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 high-value manufacturing.
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 Ukraine, Guyana, Poland, developing new product capabilities in adjacent product categories, 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 N. Mariana 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, N. Mariana Isds's position as the world's #225 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