Netherlands-Albania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $119.84M total volume •Netherlands surplus: $119.84M

NetherlandsAlbania

$119.84M

Exports (2023)

AlbaniaNetherlands

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$119.84M

Surplus for Netherlands

Total Trade

$119.84M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Netherlands and Albania. Green line shows exports from Netherlands, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

NetherlandsAlbania Exports

$119.84M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.0% top product
1Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$14.33M
12.0% of exports
2Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
$8.67M
7.2% of exports
3Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$8.24M
6.9% of exports
4Aluminium: waste and scrap
$2.35M
2.0% of exports
5Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic
$2.05M
1.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Albania demonstrates strategic specialization, with waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AlbaniaNetherlands Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
$6.39M
Infinity% of imports
2Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.55M
Infinity% of imports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.45M
Infinity% of imports
4Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41
$1.88M
Infinity% of imports
5Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled
$1.58M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Albania reveals significant dependencyin ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Netherlands demonstrates competitive strength in exportingwaters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured to Albania, 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 $119.84M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Albania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $119.84 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a surplus of $119.84 million
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911, crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (pandalus spp., crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Albania include ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather

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 $119.84M 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 Netherlands leveraging its comparative advantages in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured.

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

Netherlands's specialization in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredcomplements Albania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $119.84M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $119.84M 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 $119.84 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured and ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade surplus of $119.84 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 printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, 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 waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured 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 Netherlands and Albania represents a total trade volume of $119.84 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Netherlands, with exports exceeding importsby $119.84 million.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Albania total $119.84 million, with competitive advantages in waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, representing $14.33M or12.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Albania amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, with Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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