Italy-Latvia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.24B total volume •Italy surplus: $530.39M

ItalyLatvia

$886.01M

Exports (2023)

LatviaItaly

$355.62M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$530.39M

Surplus for Italy

Total Trade

$1.24B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Italy and Latvia. 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-Latvia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ItalyLatvia Exports

$886.01M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.9% top product
1Wine: sparkling
$69.86M
7.9% of exports
2Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$45.03M
5.1% of exports
3Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$23.48M
2.7% of exports
4Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$21.17M
2.4% of exports
5Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$16.30M
1.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Italy's export portfolio to Latvia demonstrates strategic specialization, with wine: sparkling representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LatviaItaly Imports

$355.62M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
9.3% concentration
1Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut
$32.90M
9.3% of imports
2Peat: (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
$32.42M
9.1% of imports
3Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
$24.06M
6.8% of imports
4Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$20.54M
5.8% of imports
5Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705
$15.84M
4.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Italy's import pattern from Latvia reveals significant dependencyin plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut, 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: sparkling to Latvia, 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 $1.24B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Italy-Latvia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.24 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Italy maintains a surplus of $530.39 million
  • Export Focus: Italy's primary exports include wine: sparkling, vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding 2 litres or less, wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Latvia include plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut, peat: (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated, iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

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 $1.24B 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: sparkling.

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: sparklingcomplements Latvia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.24B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.24B 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 $1.24 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in wine: sparkling and plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Italy's trade surplus of $530.39 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 vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances, in containers holding 2 litres or less present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut, 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 wine: sparkling 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 Italy and Latvia represents a total trade volume of $1.24 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Italy, with exports exceeding importsby $530.39 million.

Export Strengths

Italy's exports to Latvia total $886.01 million, with competitive advantages in wine: sparkling, representing $69.86M or7.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Latvia amount to $355.62 million, highlighting economic interdependence in plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut, with Plywood: with sheets of wood only: not bamboo: each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut comprising9.3% 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) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023