Austria-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $19.74B total volume โ€ขAustria deficit: $7.58B

Austria โ†’ China

$6.08B

Exports (2023)

China โ†’ Austria

$13.66B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$7.58B

Deficit for Austria

Total Trade

$19.74B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Austria and China. 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-China commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Austria โ†’ China Exports

$6.08B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
10.1% top product
1Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits
$612.29M
10.1% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$368.19M
6.1% of exports
3Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractions
$325.90M
5.4% of exports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$238.79M
3.9% of exports
5Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$109.84M
1.8% of exports
6Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc
$103.27M
1.7% of exports
7Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$101.98M
1.7% of exports
8Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more
$87.70M
1.4% of exports
9Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc
$86.78M
1.4% of exports
10Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled
$80.84M
1.3% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Austria's export portfolio to China demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China โ†’ Austria Imports

$13.66B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
8.8% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$1.20B
8.8% of imports
2Electrical static converters
$778.08M
5.7% of imports
3Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$580.91M
4.3% of imports
4Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$390.53M
2.9% of imports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$318.89M
2.3% of imports
6Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$307.90M
2.3% of imports
7Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$264.22M
1.9% of imports
8Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds
$196.31M
1.4% of imports
9Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)
$150.78M
1.1% of imports
10Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$150.50M
1.1% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Austria's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 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 exportingmachines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits to China, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $19.74B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Austria-China Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $19.74 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Austria maintains a deficit of $7.58 billion
  • Export Focus: Austria's primary exports include machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractions
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, electrical static converters, electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $19.74B 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 machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Austria's specialization in machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuitscomplements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $19.74B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $19.74B 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 $19.74 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Austria's trade deficit of $7.58 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 China represents a total trade volume of $19.74 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Austria, with imports exceeding exportsby $7.58 billion.

Export Strengths

Austria's exports to China total $6.08 billion, with competitive advantages in machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits, representing $612.29M or10.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China amount to $13.66 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks comprising8.8% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Austria's strategic sourcing from China. 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023