Azerbaijan-Romania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $603.60M total volume •Azerbaijan surplus: $603.60M

AzerbaijanRomania

$603.60M

Exports (2023)

RomaniaAzerbaijan

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$603.60M

Surplus for Azerbaijan

Total Trade

$603.60M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Azerbaijan and Romania. Green line shows exports from Azerbaijan, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

AzerbaijanRomania Exports

$603.60M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
62.7% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$378.65M
62.7% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$171.25M
28.4% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$27.33M
4.5% of exports
4Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol)
$16.81M
2.8% of exports
5Petroleum 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
$5.72M
0.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Azerbaijan's export portfolio to Romania demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

RomaniaAzerbaijan Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% 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
$10.94M
Infinity% of imports
2Hair preparations: shampoos
$5.78M
Infinity% of imports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$2.66M
Infinity% of imports
4Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$1.68M
Infinity% of imports
5Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$1.31M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Azerbaijan'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

Azerbaijan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 $603.60M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Azerbaijan-Romania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $603.60 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Azerbaijan maintains a surplus of $603.60 million
  • Export Focus: Azerbaijan's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
  • 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, hair preparations: shampoos, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale

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 $603.60M 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 Azerbaijan leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Azerbaijan's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements 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 $603.60M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $603.60M 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 $603.60 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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

Azerbaijan's trade surplus of $603.60 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 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.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Azerbaijan and Romania represents a total trade volume of $603.60 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Azerbaijan, with exports exceeding importsby $603.60 million.

Export Strengths

Azerbaijan's exports to Romania total $603.60 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $378.65M or62.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Romania amount to $0.00, 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 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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