Norway
↔
Poland

Norway-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $13.94B total volume •Norway surplus: $6.91B

Norway → Poland

$10.42B

Exports (2023)

Poland → Norway

$3.51B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.91B

Surplus for Norway

Total Trade

$13.94B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Norway → Poland Exports

$10.42B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
67.5% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$7.03B
67.5% of exports
2Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99
$1.38B
13.3% of exports
3Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$344.93M
3.3% of exports
4Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho)
$118.06M
1.1% of exports
5Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: fresh or chilled, salmonidae
$80.29M
0.8% of exports
6Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$75.68M
0.7% of exports
7Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$60.89M
0.6% of exports
8Fish fillets: frozen, herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)
$56.27M
0.5% of exports
9Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$56.10M
0.5% of exports
10Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)
$37.25M
0.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Norway's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Poland → Norway Imports

$3.51B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
5.6% concentration
1Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$198.07M
5.6% of imports
2Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used
$114.14M
3.2% of imports
3Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$106.03M
3.0% of imports
4Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon
$92.85M
2.6% of imports
5Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$86.44M
2.5% of imports
6Glass: multiple-walled insulating units of glass
$80.42M
2.3% of imports
7Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$58.63M
1.7% of imports
8Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$52.53M
1.5% of imports
9Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$44.02M
1.3% of imports
10Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$43.85M
1.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Norway's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, 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 exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Poland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $13.94B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Norway-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $13.94 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Norway maintains a surplus of $6.91 billion
  • Export Focus: Norway's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, fish: fresh or chilled, atlantic salmon (salmo salar) and danube salmon (hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99, aluminium: unwrought, alloys
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only electric motor for propulsion, new or used, cigarettes: containing tobacco

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $13.94B 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $13.94B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $13.94B 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 $13.94 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Norway's trade surplus of $6.91 billion 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 fish: fresh or chilled, atlantic salmon (salmo salar) and danube salmon (hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, 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 oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Poland represents a total trade volume of $13.94 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Norway, with exports exceeding importsby $6.91 billion.

Export Strengths

Norway's exports to Poland total $10.42 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $7.03B or67.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $3.51 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, with Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 comprising5.6% of total imports.

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