Luxembourg-Germany Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $10.03B total volume โ€ขLuxembourg deficit: $2.84B

Luxembourg โ†’ Germany

$3.60B

Exports (2023)

Germany โ†’ Luxembourg

$6.43B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.84B

Deficit for Luxembourg

Total Trade

$10.03B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Luxembourg and Germany. Green line shows exports from Luxembourg, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Luxembourg โ†’ Germany Exports

$3.60B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
5.7% top product
1Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more
$206.72M
5.7% of exports
2Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$195.58M
5.4% of exports
3Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$165.65M
4.6% of exports
4Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$107.12M
3.0% of exports
5Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%
$105.75M
2.9% of exports
6Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$82.05M
2.3% of exports
7Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods
$80.94M
2.3% of exports
8Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester
$76.76M
2.1% of exports
9Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements
$69.06M
1.9% of exports
10Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more
$63.26M
1.8% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Luxembourg's export portfolio to Germany demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Germany โ†’ Luxembourg Imports

$6.43B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
5.6% concentration
1Electrical energy
$362.84M
5.6% of imports
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
$267.21M
4.2% of imports
3Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$202.32M
3.1% of imports
4Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$134.30M
2.1% of imports
5Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$125.08M
1.9% of imports
6Aluminium: waste and scrap
$110.86M
1.7% of imports
7Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$91.84M
1.4% of imports
8Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles
$81.69M
1.3% of imports
9Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
$81.20M
1.3% of imports
10Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$74.23M
1.2% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Luxembourg's import pattern from Germany reveals strategic sourcingin electrical energy, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Luxembourg demonstrates competitive strength in exportingiron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more to Germany, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $10.03B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Luxembourg-Germany Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $10.03 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Luxembourg maintains a deficit of $2.84 billion
  • Export Focus: Luxembourg's primary exports include iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries, aluminium: unwrought, alloys
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Germany include electrical energy, 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, ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $10.03B 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 Luxembourg leveraging its comparative advantages in iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.

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

Luxembourg's specialization in iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or morecomplements Germany's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical energy.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $10.03B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $10.03B 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 $10.03 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more and electrical energy demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Luxembourg's trade deficit of $2.84 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical energy, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Luxembourg and Germany represents a total trade volume of $10.03 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Luxembourg, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.84 billion.

Export Strengths

Luxembourg's exports to Germany total $3.60 billion, with competitive advantages in iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more, representing $206.72M or5.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Germany amount to $6.43 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical energy, with Electrical energy comprising5.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Luxembourg's strategic sourcing from Germany. 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023