Austria-Afghanistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $13.17M total volume •Austria surplus: $13.17M

AustriaAfghanistan

$13.17M

Exports (2023)

AfghanistanAustria

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$13.17M

Surplus for Austria

Total Trade

$13.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

AustriaAfghanistan Exports

$13.17M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
30.7% top product
1Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$4.04M
30.7% of exports
2Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$2.79M
21.2% of exports
3Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$2.27M
17.2% of exports
4Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.c. in item no. 9018.1
$779,025
5.9% of exports
5Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$483,568
3.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Austria's export portfolio to Afghanistan demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AfghanistanAustria Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths
$427,911
Infinity% of imports
2Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up
$388,420
Infinity% of imports
3Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like
$334,812
Infinity% of imports
4Fruit, edible: grapes, dried
$189,123
Infinity% of imports
5Steatite: natural, crushed, powdered, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape: talc
$74,306
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Austria's import pattern from Afghanistan reveals significant dependencyin iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Austria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 to Afghanistan, 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 $13.17M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Austria-Afghanistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $13.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Austria maintains a surplus of $13.17 million
  • Export Focus: Austria's primary exports include food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries, waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Afghanistan include iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths, carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up, aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like

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 $13.17M 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 Austria leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10.

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

Austria's specialization in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10complements Afghanistan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $13.17M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $13.17M 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 $13.17 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 and iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Austria's trade surplus of $13.17 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 odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths, 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 food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 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 Austria and Afghanistan represents a total trade volume of $13.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Austria, with exports exceeding importsby $13.17 million.

Export Strengths

Austria's exports to Afghanistan total $13.17 million, with competitive advantages in food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, representing $4.04M or30.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Afghanistan amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths, with Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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