Greenland-Thailand Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $6.47M total volume •Greenland surplus: $6.47M

GreenlandThailand

$6.47M

Exports (2023)

ThailandGreenland

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.47M

Surplus for Greenland

Total Trade

$6.47M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Greenland and Thailand. 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-Thailand commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

GreenlandThailand Exports

$6.47M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
41.2% top product
1Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$2.67M
41.2% of exports
2Crustaceans: 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
$1.99M
30.8% of exports
3Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$1.20M
18.6% of exports
4Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$339,538
5.2% of exports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$153,439
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Greenland's export portfolio to Thailand demonstrates strategic specialization, with stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ThailandGreenland Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$469,285
Infinity% of imports
2Wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94
$6,887
Infinity% of imports
3Jewellery: imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal
$6,598
Infinity% of imports
4Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$3,313
Infinity% of imports
5Balls: inflatable
$907
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Greenland's import pattern from Thailand reveals significant dependencyin stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, 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 exportingstones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set to Thailand, 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 $6.47M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Greenland-Thailand Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $6.47 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Greenland maintains a surplus of $6.47 million
  • Export Focus: Greenland's primary exports include stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set, 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, stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Thailand include stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94, jewellery: imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal

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 $6.47M 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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.

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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or setcomplements Thailand's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $6.47M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $6.47M 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 $6.47 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set and stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Greenland's trade surplus of $6.47 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, 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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set 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 Thailand represents a total trade volume of $6.47 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Greenland, with exports exceeding importsby $6.47 million.

Export Strengths

Greenland's exports to Thailand total $6.47 million, with competitive advantages in stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set, representing $2.67M or41.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Thailand amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, with Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set comprisingInfinity% 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