Denmark-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $17.32B total volume โ€ขDenmark surplus: $6.65B

Denmark โ†’ USA

$11.98B

Exports (2023)

USA โ†’ Denmark

$5.33B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.65B

Surplus for Denmark

Total Trade

$17.32B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Denmark โ†’ USA Exports

$11.98B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
26.7% top product
1Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$3.19B
26.7% 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
$1.36B
11.4% of exports
3Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$381.63M
3.2% of exports
4Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)
$266.88M
2.2% of exports
5Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof
$228.01M
1.9% of exports
6Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho)
$165.37M
1.4% of exports
7Fish: 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
$161.26M
1.3% of exports
8Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers
$132.08M
1.1% of exports
9Tankers
$118.58M
1.0% of exports
10Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$107.59M
0.9% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Denmark's export portfolio to USA 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.

USA โ†’ Denmark Imports

$5.33B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
34.2% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.82B
34.2% of imports
2Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg
$316.83M
5.9% of imports
3Petroleum 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
$276.50M
5.2% of imports
4Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than somatotropin, (its derivatives and structural anaologues) and insulin and its salts
$207.40M
3.9% of imports
5Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$125.13M
2.3% of imports
6Wood: for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: wood pellets
$120.74M
2.3% of imports
7Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$71.64M
1.3% of imports
8Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractions
$62.73M
1.2% of imports
9Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$62.03M
1.2% of imports
10Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate S, and alachlor (ISO) and their derivatives and salts
$59.56M
1.1% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Denmark's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 USA, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $17.32B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Denmark-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $17.32 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Denmark maintains a surplus of $6.65 billion
  • 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, 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, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg, 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

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $17.32B 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 USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $17.32B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $17.32B 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 $17.32 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Denmark's trade surplus of $6.65 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $17.32 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Denmark, with exports exceeding importsby $6.65 billion.

Export Strengths

Denmark's exports to USA total $11.98 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 $3.19B or26.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $5.33 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising34.2% 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023