Analysis of Trade Characteristics and Potential between China and North African Countries Based on Gravity Model

The term "NAF" is used to denote a group of North African countries that are considered emerging economies. These countries include Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, West Sahara, Mauritania, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Egypt. The gross domestic product (GDP) of the country surpasses that of established European nations. Simultaneously, these nine nations possess a substantial population, rendering them the contemporary and preeminent entity in the intricate and perpetually evolving global landscape. This study utilizes comprehensive data on China's import and export trade spanning the years 2004 to 2022 to elucidate the correlation between China's import and export trade and the member countries of North Africa. The analysis encompasses multiple dimensions, including an overview of trade development, trade balance, and the structure of traded commodities. This study also conducts a qualitative analysis of the potential of China's import and export trade with the member countries of North Africa, utilizing data on the trade volume and GDP of the selected countries.