Albania-Austria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $63.14M total volume •Albania surplus: $63.14M

AlbaniaAustria

$63.14M

Exports (2023)

AustriaAlbania

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$63.14M

Surplus for Albania

Total Trade

$63.14M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Albania and Austria. Green line shows exports from Albania, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Albania-Austria commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AlbaniaAustria Exports

$63.14M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
57.5% top product
1Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
$36.33M
57.5% of exports
2Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$3.49M
5.5% of exports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$1.57M
2.5% of exports
4Vegetables: cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled
$1.50M
2.4% of exports
5Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$1.17M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Albania's export portfolio to Austria demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AustriaAlbania Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered
$13.63M
Infinity% of imports
2Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$10.28M
Infinity% of imports
3Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof
$5.28M
Infinity% of imports
4Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$3.56M
Infinity% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$2.64M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Albania's import pattern from Austria reveals significant dependencyin electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Albania demonstrates competitive strength in exportingferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon to Austria, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $63.14M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Albania-Austria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $63.14 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Albania maintains a surplus of $63.14 million
  • Export Focus: Albania's primary exports include ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Austria include electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered, waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $63.14M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Albania leveraging its comparative advantages in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Albania's specialization in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carboncomplements Austria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $63.14M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $63.14M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $63.14 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon and electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Albania's trade surplus of $63.14 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Albania and Austria represents a total trade volume of $63.14 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Albania, with exports exceeding importsby $63.14 million.

Export Strengths

Albania's exports to Austria total $63.14 million, with competitive advantages in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, representing $36.33M or57.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Austria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered, with Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Albania's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023