Latvia-Canada Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $321.42M total volume •Latvia deficit: $321.42M

LatviaCanada

$0

Exports (2023)

CanadaLatvia

$321.42M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$321.42M

Deficit for Latvia

Total Trade

$321.42M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Latvia and Canada. Green line shows exports from Latvia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

LatviaCanada Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
$10.90M
Infinity% of exports
2Vodka
$7.48M
Infinity% of exports
3Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes
$6.13M
Infinity% of exports
4Plywood: 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
$5.64M
Infinity% of exports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$5.60M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Latvia's export portfolio to Canada demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CanadaLatvia Imports

$321.42M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
84.3% concentration
1Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$270.95M
84.3% of imports
2Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$11.93M
3.7% of imports
3Copper mattes: cement copper (precipitated copper)
$8.72M
2.7% of imports
4Machinery: parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-grounds
$5.89M
1.8% of imports
5Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$2.90M
0.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Latvia's import pattern from Canada reveals significant dependencyin aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Latvia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken to Canada, 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 $321.42M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Latvia-Canada Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $321.42 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Latvia maintains a deficit of $321.42 million
  • Export Focus: Latvia's primary exports include oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken, vodka, cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Canada include aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, copper mattes: cement copper (precipitated copper)

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 $321.42M 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 Latvia leveraging its comparative advantages in oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.

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

Latvia's specialization in oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not brokencomplements Canada's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $321.42M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $321.42M 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 $321.42 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken and aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Latvia's trade deficit of $321.42 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vodka present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, 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 oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken 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 Latvia and Canada represents a total trade volume of $321.42 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Latvia, with imports exceeding exportsby $321.42 million.

Export Strengths

Latvia's exports to Canada total $0.00, with competitive advantages in oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken, representing $10.90M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Canada amount to $321.42 million, highlighting economic interdependence in aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg, with Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg comprising84.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Latvia's strategic sourcing from Canada. 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