Latvia-Norway Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $441.89M total volume •Latvia surplus: $441.89M

LatviaNorway

$441.89M

Exports (2023)

NorwayLatvia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$441.89M

Surplus for Latvia

Total Trade

$441.89M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

LatviaNorway Exports

$441.89M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.3% top product
1Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$36.63M
8.3% of exports
2Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
$20.11M
4.6% of exports
3Buildings: prefabricated, of wood
$19.32M
4.4% of exports
4Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of rape seed oils (other than low erucic acid rape or colza)
$17.98M
4.1% of exports
5Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of low erucic acid rape or colza seed oils
$16.62M
3.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Latvia's export portfolio to Norway demonstrates strategic specialization, with iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NorwayLatvia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$25.75M
Infinity% of imports
2Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
$14.86M
Infinity% of imports
3Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
$10.08M
Infinity% of imports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$6.01M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$4.80M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Latvia's import pattern from Norway reveals significant dependencyin petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 exportingiron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 to Norway, 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 $441.89M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Latvia-Norway Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $441.89 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Latvia maintains a surplus of $441.89 million
  • Export Focus: Latvia's primary exports include iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91, buildings: prefabricated, of wood
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Norway include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, wood: coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more, wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more

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 $441.89M 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.

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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308complements Norway's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $441.89M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $441.89M 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 $441.89 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 and petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Latvia's trade surplus of $441.89 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 printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 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 Norway represents a total trade volume of $441.89 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Latvia, with exports exceeding importsby $441.89 million.

Export Strengths

Latvia's exports to Norway total $441.89 million, with competitive advantages in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, representing $36.63M or8.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Norway amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, with Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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