Albania-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $119.84M total volume •Albania deficit: $119.84M

AlbaniaNetherlands

$0

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsAlbania

$119.84M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$119.84M

Deficit for Albania

Total Trade

$119.84M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Albania and Netherlands. 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-Netherlands commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

AlbaniaNetherlands Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
$6.39M
Infinity% of exports
2Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.55M
Infinity% of exports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.45M
Infinity% of exports
4Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$1.88M
Infinity% of exports
5Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
$1.58M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Albania's export portfolio to Netherlands 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.

NetherlandsAlbania Imports

$119.84M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
12.0% concentration
1Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$14.33M
12.0% of imports
2Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
$8.67M
7.2% of imports
3Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$8.24M
6.9% of imports
4Aluminium: waste and scrap
$2.35M
2.0% of imports
5Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic
$2.05M
1.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Albania's import pattern from Netherlands reveals significant dependencyin waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, 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 Netherlands, 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 $119.84M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Albania-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $119.84 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Albania maintains a deficit of $119.84 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, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911, crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water

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 $119.84M 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 Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $119.84M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $119.84M 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 $119.84 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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Albania's trade deficit of $119.84 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, 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 Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $119.84 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Albania, with imports exceeding exportsby $119.84 million.

Export Strengths

Albania's exports to Netherlands total $0.00, with competitive advantages in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, representing $6.39M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $119.84 million, highlighting economic interdependence in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, with Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured comprising12.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Albania's strategic sourcing from Netherlands. 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