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North Macedonia-Czechia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $464.12M total volume •North Macedonia surplus: $110.44M

North MacedoniaCzechia

$287.28M

Exports (2023)

CzechiaNorth Macedonia

$176.84M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$110.44M

Surplus for North Macedonia

Total Trade

$464.12M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between North Macedonia and Czechia. Green line shows exports from North Macedonia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

North MacedoniaCzechia Exports

$287.28M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
28.0% top product
1Seat: parts
$80.58M
28.0% of exports
2Vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereof
$43.42M
15.1% of exports
3Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics
$27.03M
9.4% of exports
4Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$17.91M
6.2% of exports
5Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73
$13.33M
4.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

North Macedonia's export portfolio to Czechia demonstrates strategic specialization, with seat: parts representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

CzechiaNorth Macedonia Imports

$176.84M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
8.9% concentration
1Seat: parts
$15.70M
8.9% of imports
2Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$9.71M
5.5% of imports
3Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors
$9.63M
5.4% of imports
4Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$7.77M
4.4% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$6.44M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

North Macedonia's import pattern from Czechia reveals significant dependencyin seat: parts, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

North Macedonia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingseat: parts to Czechia, 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 $464.12M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: North Macedonia-Czechia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $464.12 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: North Macedonia maintains a surplus of $110.44 million
  • Export Focus: North Macedonia's primary exports include seat: parts, vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereof, electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Czechia include seat: parts, vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors

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 $464.12M 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 North Macedonia leveraging its comparative advantages in seat: parts.

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

North Macedonia's specialization in seat: partscomplements Czechia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in seat: parts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $464.12M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $464.12M 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 $464.12 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in seat: parts and seat: parts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

North Macedonia's trade surplus of $110.44 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 vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereof present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on seat: parts, 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 seat: parts 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 North Macedonia and Czechia represents a total trade volume of $464.12 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for North Macedonia, with exports exceeding importsby $110.44 million.

Export Strengths

North Macedonia's exports to Czechia total $287.28 million, with competitive advantages in seat: parts, representing $80.58M or28.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Czechia amount to $176.84 million, highlighting economic interdependence in seat: parts, with Seat: parts comprising8.9% of total imports.

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