Greenland-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $17.37M total volume •Greenland surplus: $15.95M

GreenlandPoland

$16.66M

Exports (2023)

PolandGreenland

$708,344

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$15.95M

Surplus for Greenland

Total Trade

$17.37M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Greenland and Poland. Green line shows exports from Greenland, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

GreenlandPoland Exports

$16.66M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
38.3% top product
1Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$6.38M
38.3% of exports
2Fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae)
$5.06M
30.4% of exports
3Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.83M
11.0% of exports
4Fish: frozen, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$1.42M
8.5% of exports
5Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$551,039
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Greenland's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strategic specialization, with crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PolandGreenland Imports

$708,344
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
49.9% concentration
1Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable
$353,620
49.9% of imports
2Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$56,280
7.9% of imports
3Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$40,616
5.7% of imports
4Navigational instruments and appliances: for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses)
$37,025
5.2% of imports
5Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$32,504
4.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Greenland's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Greenland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcrustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water to Poland, 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 $17.37M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Greenland-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $17.37 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Greenland maintains a surplus of $15.95 million
  • Export Focus: Greenland's primary exports include crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (pleuronectidae, bothidae, cynoglossidae, soleidae, scophthalmidae and citharidae), fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable, cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

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 $17.37M 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 Greenland leveraging its comparative advantages in crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.

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

Greenland's specialization in crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in watercomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $17.37M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $17.37M 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 $17.37 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water and yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Greenland's trade surplus of $15.95 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 fish fillets: frozen, flat fish (pleuronectidae, bothidae, cynoglossidae, soleidae, scophthalmidae and citharidae) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable, 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 crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water 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 Greenland and Poland represents a total trade volume of $17.37 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Greenland, with exports exceeding importsby $15.95 million.

Export Strengths

Greenland's exports to Poland total $16.66 million, with competitive advantages in crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, representing $6.38M or38.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $708.34 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable, with Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable comprising49.9% of total imports.

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