Italy-Denmark Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.95B total volume โ€ขItaly surplus: $417.72M

Italy โ†’ Denmark

$4.18B

Exports (2023)

Denmark โ†’ Italy

$3.77B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$417.72M

Surplus for Italy

Total Trade

$7.95B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Italy and Denmark. Green line shows exports from Italy, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Italy โ†’ Denmark Exports

$4.18B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
3.0% top product
1Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$126.07M
3.0% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$64.44M
1.5% of exports
3Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$63.18M
1.5% of exports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$57.79M
1.4% of exports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$56.17M
1.3% of exports
6Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$45.25M
1.1% of exports
7Monophenols: cresols and their salts
$41.76M
1.0% of exports
8Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters
$41.03M
1.0% of exports
9Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
$39.69M
0.9% of exports
10Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73
$39.10M
0.9% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Italy's export portfolio to Denmark demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Denmark โ†’ Italy Imports

$3.77B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
8.0% concentration
1Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$300.74M
8.0% of imports
2Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled
$276.85M
7.4% of imports
3Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
$207.33M
5.5% of imports
4Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$106.44M
2.8% of imports
5Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$92.22M
2.4% of imports
6Swine: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals, weighing less than 50kg
$91.03M
2.4% of imports
7Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, unmixed, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$76.53M
2.0% of imports
8Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$62.74M
1.7% of imports
9Beer: made from malt
$61.61M
1.6% of imports
10Enzymes and prepared enzymes: other than rennet and concentrates thereof
$47.43M
1.3% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Italy's import pattern from Denmark reveals strategic sourcingin medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Italy demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less to Denmark, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $7.95B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Italy-Denmark Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.95 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Italy maintains a surplus of $417.72 million
  • Export Focus: Italy's primary exports include wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc, taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Denmark include medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled, electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

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 $7.95B 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 Italy leveraging its comparative advantages in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less.

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

Italy's specialization in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lesscomplements Denmark's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.95B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.95B 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 $7.95 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less and medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Italy's trade surplus of $417.72 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less 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 Italy and Denmark represents a total trade volume of $7.95 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Italy, with exports exceeding importsby $417.72 million.

Export Strengths

Italy's exports to Denmark total $4.18 billion, with competitive advantages in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, representing $126.07M or3.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Denmark amount to $3.77 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising8.0% of total imports.

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