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Argentina-Switzerland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.86B total volume •Argentina surplus: $570.79M

ArgentinaSwitzerland

$1.22B

Exports (2023)

SwitzerlandArgentina

$646.01M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$570.79M

Surplus for Argentina

Total Trade

$1.86B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Argentina and Switzerland. Green line shows exports from Argentina, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ArgentinaSwitzerland Exports

$1.22B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
87.6% top product
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$1.07B
87.6% of exports
2Metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder)
$86.67M
7.1% of exports
3Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$11.74M
1.0% of exports
4Meat: of horses, asses, mules or hinnies, fresh, chilled or frozen
$8.73M
0.7% of exports
5Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
$8.45M
0.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Argentina's export portfolio to Switzerland demonstrates strategic specialization, with metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwitzerlandArgentina Imports

$646.01M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
27.1% concentration
1Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$175.10M
27.1% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$94.56M
14.6% of imports
3Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3
$55.33M
8.6% of imports
4Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid
$21.15M
3.3% of imports
5Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding
$18.39M
2.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Argentina's import pattern from Switzerland reveals significant dependencyin blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Argentina demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmetals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) to Switzerland, 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 $1.86B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Argentina-Switzerland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.86 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Argentina maintains a surplus of $570.79 million
  • Export Focus: Argentina's primary exports include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder), wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Switzerland include blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in 2933.3

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 $1.86B 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 Argentina leveraging its comparative advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

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

Argentina's specialization in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)complements Switzerland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.86B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.86B 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 $1.86 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) and blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Argentina's trade surplus of $570.79 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 metals: silver, unwrought, (but not powder) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) 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 Argentina and Switzerland represents a total trade volume of $1.86 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Argentina, with exports exceeding importsby $570.79 million.

Export Strengths

Argentina's exports to Switzerland total $1.22 billion, with competitive advantages in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), representing $1.07B or87.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Switzerland amount to $646.01 million, highlighting economic interdependence in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, with Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale comprising27.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Argentina'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