Finland-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $12.89B total volume โ€ขFinland surplus: $5.86B

Finland โ†’ USA

$9.37B

Exports (2023)

USA โ†’ Finland

$3.51B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.86B

Surplus for Finland

Total Trade

$12.89B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Finland โ†’ USA Exports

$9.37B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
21.8% top product
1Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds
$2.05B
21.8% of exports
2Petroleum 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
$1.16B
12.4% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$539.80M
5.8% of exports
4Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides
$447.30M
4.8% of exports
5Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets
$165.64M
1.8% of exports
6Kraft paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets
$158.06M
1.7% of exports
7Electrical static converters
$144.84M
1.5% of exports
8Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls
$116.61M
1.2% of exports
9Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
$115.69M
1.2% of exports
10Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027
$110.28M
1.2% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Finland's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USA โ†’ Finland Imports

$3.51B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
17.2% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$604.14M
17.2% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$379.92M
10.8% of imports
3Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$149.55M
4.3% of imports
4Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated
$140.31M
4.0% of imports
5Chemical products: tall oil, whether or not refined
$124.89M
3.6% of imports
6Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$110.95M
3.2% of imports
7Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$67.44M
1.9% of imports
8Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
$57.88M
1.6% of imports
9Petroleum 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
$57.20M
1.6% of imports
10Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$43.20M
1.2% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Finland'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

Finland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds 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 $12.89B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Finland-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $12.89 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Finland maintains a surplus of $5.86 billion
  • Export Focus: Finland's primary exports include cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds, 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, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

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 $12.89B 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 Finland leveraging its comparative advantages in cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds.

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

Finland's specialization in cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kindscomplements 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 $12.89B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $12.89B 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 $12.89 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds 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

Finland's trade surplus of $5.86 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 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 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
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds 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 Finland and USA represents a total trade volume of $12.89 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Finland, with exports exceeding importsby $5.86 billion.

Export Strengths

Finland's exports to USA total $9.37 billion, with competitive advantages in cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds, representing $2.05B or21.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $3.51 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 comprising17.2% of total imports.

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