Latvia-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $659.02M total volume •Latvia surplus: $36.43M

LatviaSpain

$347.73M

Exports (2023)

SpainLatvia

$311.29M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$36.43M

Surplus for Latvia

Total Trade

$659.02M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

LatviaSpain Exports

$347.73M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
15.7% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$54.73M
15.7% of exports
2Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$36.40M
10.5% of exports
3Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705
$16.43M
4.7% of exports
4Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$15.73M
4.5% of exports
5Peat: (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated
$11.87M
3.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Latvia's export portfolio to Spain demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SpainLatvia Imports

$311.29M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
3.2% concentration
1Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
$9.92M
3.2% of imports
2Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$9.29M
3.0% of imports
3Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled
$8.92M
2.9% of imports
4Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products
$7.85M
2.5% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$5.55M
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Latvia's import pattern from Spain reveals strategic sourcingin wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, 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 exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed to Spain, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $659.02M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Latvia-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $659.02 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Latvia maintains a surplus of $36.43 million
  • Export Focus: Latvia's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, cereals: maize (corn), other than seed, vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits, vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $659.02M 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 cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Latvia's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $659.02M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $659.02M 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 $659.02 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed and wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Latvia's trade surplus of $36.43 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in cereals: maize (corn), other than seed present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $659.02 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Latvia, with exports exceeding importsby $36.43 million.

Export Strengths

Latvia's exports to Spain total $347.73 million, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, representing $54.73M or15.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $311.29 million, highlighting economic interdependence in wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less, with Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less comprising3.2% 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