Libya-Sweden Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $386.55M total volume •Libya surplus: $386.55M

LibyaSweden

$386.55M

Exports (2023)

SwedenLibya

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$386.55M

Surplus for Libya

Total Trade

$386.55M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Libya and Sweden. Green line shows exports from Libya, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

LibyaSweden Exports

$386.55M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
99.9% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$386.16M
99.9% of exports
2Petroleum 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
$182,749
0.0% of exports
3Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$78,604
0.0% of exports
4Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$71,629
0.0% of exports
5Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions
$42,601
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Libya's export portfolio to Sweden demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwedenLibya Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$23.50M
Infinity% of imports
2Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$17.53M
Infinity% of imports
3Communication 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
$11.03M
Infinity% of imports
4Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37
$6.36M
Infinity% of imports
5Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW
$4.51M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Libya's import pattern from Sweden reveals significant dependencyin turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Libya demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Sweden, 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 $386.55M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Libya-Sweden Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $386.55 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Libya maintains a surplus of $386.55 million
  • Export Focus: Libya's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sweden include turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), wood: coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, communication 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

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 $386.55M 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 Libya leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Libya's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Sweden's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $386.55M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $386.55M 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 $386.55 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Libya's trade surplus of $386.55 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Libya and Sweden represents a total trade volume of $386.55 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Libya, with exports exceeding importsby $386.55 million.

Export Strengths

Libya's exports to Sweden total $386.55 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $386.16M or99.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sweden amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), with Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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