Norway-Greenland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $52.17M total volume •Norway deficit: $30.12M

NorwayGreenland

$11.03M

Exports (2023)

GreenlandNorway

$41.15M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$30.12M

Deficit for Norway

Total Trade

$52.17M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Norway and Greenland. 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-Greenland commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

NorwayGreenland Exports

$11.03M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
61.9% top product
1Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
$6.83M
61.9% of exports
2Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$1.04M
9.5% of exports
3Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$639,774
5.8% of exports
4Vehicles: for transport of goods, n.e.c. in heading no. 8704
$259,407
2.4% of exports
5Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.c. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable
$184,085
1.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Norway's export portfolio to Greenland demonstrates strategic specialization, with helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

GreenlandNorway Imports

$41.15M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
57.1% concentration
1Crustaceans: 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
$23.51M
57.1% of imports
2Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$6.64M
16.1% of imports
3Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers
$5.17M
12.6% of imports
4Fish: frozen, halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$2.68M
6.5% of imports
5Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$2.51M
6.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Norway's import pattern from Greenland reveals significant dependencyin 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, 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 exportinghelicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg to Greenland, 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 $52.17M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Norway-Greenland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $52.17 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Norway maintains a deficit of $30.12 million
  • Export Focus: Norway's primary exports include helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg, motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Greenland include 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, vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers

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 $52.17M 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 helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg.

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 helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kgcomplements Greenland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

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

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $52.17M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $52.17M 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 $52.17 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg and 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Norway's trade deficit of $30.12 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 motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on 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, 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 helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg 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 Greenland represents a total trade volume of $52.17 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Norway, with imports exceeding exportsby $30.12 million.

Export Strengths

Norway's exports to Greenland total $11.03 million, with competitive advantages in helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg, representing $6.83M or61.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Greenland amount to $41.15 million, highlighting economic interdependence in 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, with 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 comprising57.1% of total imports.

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