Denmark-Finland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.53B total volume •Denmark surplus: $743.14M

DenmarkFinland

$2.13B

Exports (2023)

FinlandDenmark

$1.39B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$743.14M

Surplus for Denmark

Total Trade

$3.53B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Denmark and Finland. Green line shows exports from Denmark, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

DenmarkFinland Exports

$2.13B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
6.5% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$138.29M
6.5% of exports
2Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$112.29M
5.3% of exports
3Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)
$96.55M
4.5% of exports
4Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
$72.15M
3.4% 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
$43.94M
2.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Denmark's export portfolio to Finland demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

FinlandDenmark Imports

$1.39B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
2.8% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
$38.97M
2.8% of imports
2Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$30.87M
2.2% of imports
3Electrical static converters
$29.50M
2.1% of imports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$26.45M
1.9% of imports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)
$23.16M
1.7% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Denmark's import pattern from Finland reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Denmark demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Finland, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $3.53B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Denmark-Finland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.53 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Denmark maintains a surplus of $743.14 million
  • Export Focus: Denmark's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Finland include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, electrical static converters

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 $3.53B 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 Denmark leveraging its comparative advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

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

Denmark's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Finland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.53B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.53B 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 $3.53 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Denmark's trade surplus of $743.14 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: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Denmark and Finland represents a total trade volume of $3.53 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Denmark, with exports exceeding importsby $743.14 million.

Export Strengths

Denmark's exports to Finland total $2.13 billion, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $138.29M or6.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Finland amount to $1.39 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium comprising2.8% of total imports.

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