Albania-Romania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $140.80M total volume •Albania deficit: $65.33M

AlbaniaRomania

$37.74M

Exports (2023)

RomaniaAlbania

$103.07M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$65.33M

Deficit for Albania

Total Trade

$140.80M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

AlbaniaRomania Exports

$37.74M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
18.9% top product
1Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$7.14M
18.9% of exports
2Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$5.15M
13.6% of exports
3Furniture: wooden, for bedroom use
$4.19M
11.1% of exports
4Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with materials other than zinc or plastic
$2.07M
5.5% of exports
5Footwear: parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406
$1.74M
4.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Albania's export portfolio to Romania demonstrates strategic specialization, with trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

RomaniaAlbania Imports

$103.07M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
20.7% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$21.33M
20.7% of imports
2Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals
$7.99M
7.8% of imports
3Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$5.68M
5.5% of imports
4Sheep: live
$3.75M
3.6% of imports
5Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)
$3.04M
3.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Albania's import pattern from Romania reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 exportingtrousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) to Romania, 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 $140.80M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Albania-Romania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $140.80 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Albania maintains a deficit of $65.33 million
  • Export Focus: Albania's primary exports include trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, furniture: wooden, for bedroom use
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Romania include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, cigarettes: containing tobacco

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 $140.80M 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 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).

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 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)complements Romania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $140.80M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $140.80M 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 $140.80 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Albania's trade deficit of $65.33 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) 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 Romania represents a total trade volume of $140.80 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Albania, with imports exceeding exportsby $65.33 million.

Export Strengths

Albania's exports to Romania total $37.74 million, with competitive advantages in trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), representing $7.14M or18.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Romania amount to $103.07 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprising20.7% of total imports.

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