Czechia-Portugal Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.66B total volume •Czechia surplus: $137.40M

CzechiaPortugal

$898.73M

Exports (2023)

PortugalCzechia

$761.33M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$137.40M

Surplus for Czechia

Total Trade

$1.66B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Czechia and Portugal. Green line shows exports from Czechia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

CzechiaPortugal Exports

$898.73M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
6.3% top product
1Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines
$56.20M
6.3% of exports
2Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$36.68M
4.1% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$34.74M
3.9% of exports
4Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof
$30.95M
3.4% of exports
5Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$28.29M
3.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Czechia's export portfolio to Portugal demonstrates strategic specialization, with machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PortugalCzechia Imports

$761.33M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
5.1% concentration
1Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic
$39.20M
5.1% of imports
2Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$37.61M
4.9% 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
$34.87M
4.6% of imports
4Seat: parts
$32.60M
4.3% of imports
5Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
$30.42M
4.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Czechia's import pattern from Portugal reveals strategic sourcingin electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Czechia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmachinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines to Portugal, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $1.66B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Czechia-Portugal Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.66 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Czechia maintains a surplus of $137.40 million
  • Export Focus: Czechia's primary exports include machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines, boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Portugal include electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic, television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders, 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 HealthBalanced

📈 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 $1.66B 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 Czechia leveraging its comparative advantages in machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.

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

Czechia's specialization in machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion enginescomplements Portugal's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.66B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.66B 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 $1.66 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines and electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Czechia's trade surplus of $137.40 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines 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 Czechia and Portugal represents a total trade volume of $1.66 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Czechia, with exports exceeding importsby $137.40 million.

Export Strengths

Czechia's exports to Portugal total $898.73 million, with competitive advantages in machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines, representing $56.20M or6.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Portugal amount to $761.33 million, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic, with Electrical capacitors: fixed, aluminium electrolytic comprising5.1% of total imports.

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