Luxembourg-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.23B total volume •Luxembourg deficit: $893.38M

LuxembourgUSA

$666.74M

Exports (2023)

USALuxembourg

$1.56B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$893.38M

Deficit for Luxembourg

Total Trade

$2.23B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Luxembourg and USA. 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-USA commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

LuxembourgUSA Exports

$666.74M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
15.2% top product
1Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements
$101.31M
15.2% of exports
2Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm
$54.72M
8.2% of exports
3Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more
$45.88M
6.9% of exports
4Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)
$45.60M
6.8% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more
$32.91M
4.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Luxembourg's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USALuxembourg Imports

$1.56B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
28.4% concentration
1Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$443.81M
28.4% of imports
2Spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
$209.60M
13.4% of imports
3Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$77.48M
5.0% of imports
4Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
$75.01M
4.8% of imports
5Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$69.09M
4.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Luxembourg's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 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 steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements to USA, 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 $2.23B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Luxembourg-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.23 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Luxembourg maintains a deficit of $893.38 million
  • Export Focus: Luxembourg's primary exports include iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements, aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, iron or non-alloy steel: h sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles, aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803

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 $2.23B 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 steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements.

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 steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elementscomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.23B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.23B 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 $2.23 billion 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: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements and blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Luxembourg's trade deficit of $893.38 million 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 aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 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: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements 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 Luxembourg and USA represents a total trade volume of $2.23 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Luxembourg, with imports exceeding exportsby $893.38 million.

Export Strengths

Luxembourg's exports to USA total $666.74 million, with competitive advantages in iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements, representing $101.31M or15.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $1.56 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, with Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale comprising28.4% of total imports.

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