Croatia-Switzerland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $371.53M total volume •Croatia surplus: $371.53M

CroatiaSwitzerland

$371.53M

Exports (2023)

SwitzerlandCroatia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$371.53M

Surplus for Croatia

Total Trade

$371.53M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

CroatiaSwitzerland Exports

$371.53M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
9.6% top product
1Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled
$35.60M
9.6% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$25.90M
7.0% of exports
3Wood: non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
$18.31M
4.9% of exports
4Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$17.78M
4.8% of exports
5Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$13.41M
3.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Croatia's export portfolio to Switzerland demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwitzerlandCroatia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$73.08M
Infinity% of imports
2Blood, 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
$36.34M
Infinity% of imports
3Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$9.16M
Infinity% of imports
4Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$5.29M
Infinity% of imports
5Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only
$4.53M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Croatia's import pattern from Switzerland reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

🏆

Market Leadership

Croatia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled to Switzerland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $371.53M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Croatia-Switzerland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $371.53 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Croatia maintains a surplus of $371.53 million
  • Export Focus: Croatia's primary exports include aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, wood: non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Switzerland include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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, turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)

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 $371.53M 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 Croatia leveraging its comparative advantages in aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled.

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

Croatia's specialization in aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolledcomplements Switzerland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $371.53M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
🔮

Trade Relationship Outlook

The $371.53M 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

💰

Trade Volume Impact

The $371.53 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
⚖️

Trade Balance Effects

Croatia's trade surplus of $371.53 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled 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 Croatia and Switzerland represents a total trade volume of $371.53 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Croatia, with exports exceeding importsby $371.53 million.

Export Strengths

Croatia's exports to Switzerland total $371.53 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled, representing $35.60M or9.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Switzerland amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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

Download Bilateral Trade Data

Access detailed trade data between Croatia and Switzerland in multiple formats.

Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023