Denmark-Italy Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.95B total volume โ€ขDenmark deficit: $417.72M

Denmark โ†’ Italy

$3.77B

Exports (2023)

Italy โ†’ Denmark

$4.18B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$417.72M

Deficit for Denmark

Total Trade

$7.95B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Denmark and Italy. 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-Italy commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Denmark โ†’ Italy Exports

$3.77B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
8.0% top product
1Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$300.74M
8.0% of exports
2Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled
$276.85M
7.4% of exports
3Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
$207.33M
5.5% of exports
4Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$106.44M
2.8% of exports
5Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$92.22M
2.4% of exports
6Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg
$91.03M
2.4% of exports
7Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$76.53M
2.0% of exports
8Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$62.74M
1.7% of exports
9Beer: made from malt
$61.61M
1.6% of exports
10Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof
$47.43M
1.3% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Denmark's export portfolio to Italy demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Italy โ†’ Denmark Imports

$4.18B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.0% concentration
1Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$126.07M
3.0% of imports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$64.44M
1.5% of imports
3Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$63.18M
1.5% 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
$57.79M
1.4% of imports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$56.17M
1.3% of imports
6Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$45.25M
1.1% of imports
7Monophenols: cresols and their salts
$41.76M
1.0% of imports
8Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters
$41.03M
1.0% of imports
9Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
$39.69M
0.9% of imports
10Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73
$39.10M
0.9% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Denmark's import pattern from Italy reveals strategic sourcingin wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, 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: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Italy, 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 $7.95B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Denmark-Italy Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.95 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Denmark maintains a deficit of $417.72 million
  • Export Focus: Denmark's primary exports include medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled, electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Italy include wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves

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 $7.95B 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: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, 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

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Comparative Advantage

Denmark's specialization in medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Italy's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.95B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.95B 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 $7.95 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Denmark's trade deficit of $417.72 million impacts 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 meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, 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 medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Denmark and Italy represents a total trade volume of $7.95 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Denmark, with imports exceeding exportsby $417.72 million.

Export Strengths

Denmark's exports to Italy total $3.77 billion, with competitive advantages in medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $300.74M or8.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Italy amount to $4.18 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, with Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less comprising3.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Denmark's strategic sourcing from Italy. 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