Greece-India Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $717.30M total volume •Greece surplus: $717.30M

GreeceIndia

$717.30M

Exports (2023)

IndiaGreece

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$717.30M

Surplus for Greece

Total Trade

$717.30M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Greece and India. Green line shows exports from Greece, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GreeceIndia Exports

$717.30M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
70.0% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$501.82M
70.0% 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
$30.65M
4.3% of exports
3Aluminium: waste and scrap
$27.52M
3.8% of exports
4Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
$21.99M
3.1% of exports
5Fruit, edible: kiwifruit, fresh
$17.33M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Greece's export portfolio to India demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndiaGreece Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$179.47M
Infinity% of imports
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
$39.42M
Infinity% of imports
3Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen
$34.65M
Infinity% of imports
4Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA
$34.27M
Infinity% of imports
5Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%
$30.20M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Greece's import pattern from India reveals significant dependencyin aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Greece demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to India, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $717.30M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Greece-India Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $717.30 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Greece maintains a surplus of $717.30 million
  • Export Focus: Greece's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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, aluminium: waste and scrap
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from India include aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), 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, molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen

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 $717.30M 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 Greece leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Greece's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements India's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $717.30M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $717.30M 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 $717.30 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Greece's trade surplus of $717.30 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 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 aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Greece and India represents a total trade volume of $717.30 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Greece, with exports exceeding importsby $717.30 million.

Export Strengths

Greece's exports to India total $717.30 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $501.82M or70.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from India amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), with Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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