Portugal-Sweden Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.12B total volume •Portugal deficit: $118.84M

PortugalSweden

$1.00B

Exports (2023)

SwedenPortugal

$1.12B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$118.84M

Deficit for Portugal

Total Trade

$2.12B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Portugal and Sweden. Green line shows exports from Portugal, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

PortugalSweden Exports

$1.00B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
11.1% top product
1Copper ores and concentrates
$111.50M
11.1% of exports
2Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412
$80.47M
8.0% of exports
3Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes
$64.63M
6.5% of exports
4Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$51.32M
5.1% of exports
5Electrical static converters
$27.67M
2.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Portugal's export portfolio to Sweden demonstrates strategic specialization, with copper ores and concentrates representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SwedenPortugal Imports

$1.12B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
10.6% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$118.39M
10.6% of imports
2Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$95.57M
8.5% of imports
3Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$75.55M
6.8% of imports
4Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$55.12M
4.9% of imports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$54.99M
4.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Portugal's import pattern from Sweden reveals strategic sourcingin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Portugal demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcopper ores and concentrates to Sweden, 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.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $2.12B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Portugal-Sweden Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.12 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Portugal maintains a deficit of $118.84 million
  • Export Focus: Portugal's primary exports include copper ores and concentrates, engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412, meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Sweden include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $2.12B 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 Portugal leveraging its comparative advantages in copper ores and concentrates.

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

Portugal's specialization in copper ores and concentratescomplements Sweden's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.12B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.12B 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 $2.12 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in copper ores and concentrates and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Portugal's trade deficit of $118.84 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, 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 copper ores and concentrates 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 Portugal and Sweden represents a total trade volume of $2.12 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Portugal, with imports exceeding exportsby $118.84 million.

Export Strengths

Portugal's exports to Sweden total $1.00 billion, with competitive advantages in copper ores and concentrates, representing $111.50M or11.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Sweden amount to $1.12 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising10.6% of total imports.

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