Germany-Lithuania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.00B total volume โ€ขGermany surplus: $3.08B

Germany โ†’ Lithuania

$6.04B

Exports (2023)

Lithuania โ†’ Germany

$2.96B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.08B

Surplus for Germany

Total Trade

$9.00B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Germany and Lithuania. Green line shows exports from Germany, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Germany โ†’ Lithuania Exports

$6.04B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
4.5% top product
1Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$272.88M
4.5% of exports
2Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)
$220.50M
3.6% 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
$201.73M
3.3% of exports
4Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$186.65M
3.1% of exports
5Tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles: motorised, whether or not fitted with weapons, and parts of such vehicles
$183.14M
3.0% of exports
6Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$123.04M
2.0% of exports
7Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$116.29M
1.9% of exports
8Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc
$82.52M
1.4% of exports
9Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kW
$65.42M
1.1% of exports
10Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$60.26M
1.0% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Germany's export portfolio to Lithuania demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with tractors: road, for semi-trailers representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Lithuania โ†’ Germany Imports

$2.96B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.5% concentration
1Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$104.15M
3.5% of imports
2Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar) and Danube (Hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal
$77.31M
2.6% of imports
3Oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
$72.71M
2.5% of imports
4Fish preparations: salmon, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$59.69M
2.0% of imports
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
$59.48M
2.0% of imports
6Furniture: parts
$59.45M
2.0% of imports
7Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$43.06M
1.5% of imports
8Boards, 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
$42.97M
1.5% of imports
9Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$40.35M
1.4% of imports
10Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$40.24M
1.4% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Germany's import pattern from Lithuania reveals significant dependencyin furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Germany demonstrates competitive strength in exportingtractors: road, for semi-trailers to Lithuania, 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 $9.00B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Germany-Lithuania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.00 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Germany maintains a surplus of $3.08 billion
  • Export Focus: Germany's primary exports include tractors: road, for semi-trailers, trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type), 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 Lithuania include furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use, fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, pacific (oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou, rhodurus), atlantic (salmo salar) and danube (hucho hucho), includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal, oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

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 $9.00B 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 Germany leveraging its comparative advantages in tractors: road, for semi-trailers.

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

Germany's specialization in tractors: road, for semi-trailerscomplements Lithuania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.00B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.00B 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 $9.00 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in tractors: road, for semi-trailers and furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Germany's trade surplus of $3.08 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 trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use, 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 tractors: road, for semi-trailers 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 Germany and Lithuania represents a total trade volume of $9.00 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Germany, with exports exceeding importsby $3.08 billion.

Export Strengths

Germany's exports to Lithuania total $6.04 billion, with competitive advantages in tractors: road, for semi-trailers, representing $272.88M or4.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Lithuania amount to $2.96 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use, with Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use comprising3.5% of total imports.

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