Norway-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.79B total volume •Norway deficit: $1.79B

NorwayBrazil

$0

Exports (2023)

BrazilNorway

$1.79B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.79B

Deficit for Norway

Total Trade

$1.79B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

NorwayBrazil Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
$112.59M
Infinity% of exports
2Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod
$70.37M
Infinity% of exports
3Nickel: unwrought, not alloyed
$56.80M
Infinity% of exports
4Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$39.82M
Infinity% of exports
5Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
$38.39M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Norway's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilNorway Imports

$1.79B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
42.3% concentration
1Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$756.12M
42.3% of imports
2Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$262.90M
14.7% of imports
3Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$172.52M
9.7% of imports
4Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$146.65M
8.2% of imports
5Petroleum 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
$96.51M
5.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Norway's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Norway demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to Brazil, 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 $1.79B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Norway-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.79 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Norway maintains a deficit of $1.79 billion
  • Export Focus: Norway's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than cod, nickel: unwrought, not alloyed
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding, taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves

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 $1.79B 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 Norway leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

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

Norway's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassiumcomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.79B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.79B 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 $1.79 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Norway's trade deficit of $1.79 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 fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than cod present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 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 Norway and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $1.79 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Norway, with imports exceeding exportsby $1.79 billion.

Export Strengths

Norway's exports to Brazil total $0.00, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, representing $112.59M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $1.79 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum, with Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum comprising42.3% of total imports.

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