Lithuania-Norway Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.42B total volume •Lithuania deficit: $1.02B

LithuaniaNorway

$1.20B

Exports (2023)

NorwayLithuania

$2.22B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.02B

Deficit for Lithuania

Total Trade

$3.42B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Lithuania and Norway. Green line shows exports from Lithuania, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

LithuaniaNorway Exports

$1.20B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
6.7% top product
1Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$80.63M
6.7% of exports
2Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$54.12M
4.5% of exports
3Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$54.05M
4.5% of exports
4Buildings: prefabricated, of wood
$46.64M
3.9% of exports
5Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$40.57M
3.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Lithuania's export portfolio to Norway demonstrates strategic specialization, with seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NorwayLithuania Imports

$2.22B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
51.4% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$1.14B
51.4% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$712.59M
32.1% of imports
3Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$72.58M
3.3% of imports
4Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$28.17M
1.3% of imports
5Fish: frozen, coalfish (Pollachius virens), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$11.98M
0.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Lithuania's import pattern from Norway reveals strategic sourcingin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Lithuania demonstrates competitive strength in exportingseats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) to Norway, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $3.42B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Lithuania-Norway Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.42 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Lithuania maintains a deficit of $1.02 billion
  • Export Focus: Lithuania's primary exports include seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Norway include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, fish: fresh or chilled, atlantic salmon (salmo salar) and danube salmon (hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99

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 $3.42B 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 Lithuania leveraging its comparative advantages in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).

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

Lithuania's specialization in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)complements Norway's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.42B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.42B 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 $3.42 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Lithuania's trade deficit of $1.02 billion 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 iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) 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 Lithuania and Norway represents a total trade volume of $3.42 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Lithuania, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.02 billion.

Export Strengths

Lithuania's exports to Norway total $1.20 billion, with competitive advantages in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), representing $80.63M or6.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Norway amount to $2.22 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising51.4% of total imports.

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