Austria-Slovenia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.54B total volume โ€ขAustria surplus: $696.81M

Austria โ†’ Slovenia

$4.12B

Exports (2023)

Slovenia โ†’ Austria

$3.42B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$696.81M

Surplus for Austria

Total Trade

$7.54B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Austria โ†’ Slovenia Exports

$4.12B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
10.8% top product
1Electrical energy
$446.23M
10.8% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$320.07M
7.8% of exports
3Petroleum 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
$219.81M
5.3% of exports
4Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
$111.19M
2.7% of exports
5Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
$99.50M
2.4% of exports
6Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$94.43M
2.3% of exports
7Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
$72.20M
1.8% of exports
8Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
$71.75M
1.7% of exports
9Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$45.92M
1.1% of exports
10Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
$45.13M
1.1% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Austria's export portfolio to Slovenia demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with electrical energy representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Slovenia โ†’ Austria Imports

$3.42B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
15.4% 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
$526.63M
15.4% of imports
2Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
$193.02M
5.6% of imports
3Electrical energy
$127.53M
3.7% of imports
4Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$73.22M
2.1% of imports
5Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$46.16M
1.3% of imports
6Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
$39.80M
1.2% of imports
7Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$37.51M
1.1% of imports
8Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$37.15M
1.1% of imports
9Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
$35.72M
1.0% of imports
10Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, fresh or chilled
$32.51M
1.0% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Austria's import pattern from Slovenia reveals strategic sourcingin 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

Austria demonstrates competitive strength in exportingelectrical energy to Slovenia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $7.54B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Austria-Slovenia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.54 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Austria maintains a surplus of $696.81 million
  • Export Focus: Austria's primary exports include electrical energy, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Slovenia 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, machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431, electrical energy

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $7.54B 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 electrical energy.

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 electrical energycomplements Slovenia'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 $7.54B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.54B 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 $7.54 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in electrical energy 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: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Austria's trade surplus of $696.81 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas 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.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in electrical energy 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 Slovenia represents a total trade volume of $7.54 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Austria, with exports exceeding importsby $696.81 million.

Export Strengths

Austria's exports to Slovenia total $4.12 billion, with competitive advantages in electrical energy, representing $446.23M or10.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Slovenia amount to $3.42 billion, 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 comprising15.4% 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023