Greece-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.88B total volume •Greece surplus: $674.07M

GreeceUSA

$2.28B

Exports (2023)

USAGreece

$1.60B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$674.07M

Surplus for Greece

Total Trade

$3.88B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

GreeceUSA Exports

$2.28B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.5% top product
1Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen
$171.19M
7.5% 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
$166.85M
7.3% of exports
3Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
$165.34M
7.3% of exports
4Razors
$125.96M
5.5% of exports
5Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)
$110.38M
4.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Greece's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAGreece Imports

$1.60B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
31.8% concentration
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$510.05M
31.8% of imports
2Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$72.62M
4.5% of imports
3Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled
$64.87M
4.0% of imports
4Copper: waste and scrap
$48.70M
3.0% of imports
5Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$46.45M
2.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Greece's import pattern from USA reveals strategic sourcingin petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, 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 exportingvegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen to USA, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $3.88B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Greece-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.88 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Greece maintains a surplus of $674.07 million
  • Export Focus: Greece's primary exports include vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, 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, cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $3.88B 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 vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.

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

Greece's specialization in vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozencomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.88B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.88B 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 $3.88 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen and petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Greece's trade surplus of $674.07 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $3.88 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Greece, with exports exceeding importsby $674.07 million.

Export Strengths

Greece's exports to USA total $2.28 billion, with competitive advantages in vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, representing $171.19M or7.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $1.60 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, with Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas comprising31.8% 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