Products Imported from China to Gibraltar

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$17.9 million to Gibraltar. Among the main exports from China to Gibraltar were Prefabricated Buildings (US$12.4 million), Refined Petroleum (US$3.32 million), Additive manufacturing machines (US$497,000), Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols (US$323,234) and Pulley Systems (US$273,524). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Gibraltar have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 4.5%, rising from US$5.46 million in 1995 to US$17.9 million in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Gibraltar

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Gibraltar in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.

Tips to use this table

1. Identifying High-Demand Products: Analyze the top-ranked products to identify which items have the highest trade values. These products are likely to be in high demand in the Gibraltar market, presenting lucrative opportunities for importers and resellers.
2. Niche Market Exploration: Explore products with significant trade values that may not be commonly known. These niche products could represent untapped market segments with less competition, allowing resellers and importers to carve out a unique position in the market.

Last Updated: April, 2024

Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.

Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and Gibraltar.

Trade Agreements between China and Gibraltar

China and Gibraltar do not have any direct trade agreements, primarily because Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and does not typically engage independently in foreign relations or formal trade agreements. Gibraltar’s foreign affairs and trade policies are generally managed by the United Kingdom. This arrangement means that trade agreements involving Gibraltar are negotiated by the UK and are part of broader agreements that the UK enters into with other nations, including China.

However, there are some indirect ways that China and Gibraltar engage economically:

1. UK Trade Agreements Involving Gibraltar: Any trade agreements between the UK and China would typically extend to its territories, including Gibraltar. This could involve agreements that facilitate trade, investment, and economic cooperation but are applied through the framework of UK-China relations.
2. Business and Investment: There may be business and investment links between Chinese companies and Gibraltar, primarily in sectors like shipping, finance, and online gaming, which are significant parts of Gibraltar’s economy. These connections are usually formed through individual business ventures and investments rather than state-level trade agreements.
3. Tourism and Cultural Exchange: While not a formal agreement, tourism and cultural exchange between residents of Gibraltar and China could form part of the economic interactions. This is facilitated through broader European tourism initiatives and individual travel interest.
4. EU-China Relations: Prior to Brexit, Gibraltar was part of the EU and indirectly involved in any agreements between the EU and China. Post-Brexit, the nature of these relationships is subject to renegotiation by the UK and may affect how Gibraltar engages economically with China and other nations.

Direct trade agreements between China and Gibraltar are non-existent due to the nature of Gibraltar’s political status as a British Overseas Territory. Economic interactions that do occur are likely to be under the umbrella of larger UK or previously EU agreements or through private business engagements rather than through formal bilateral trade agreements.