Serbia-Austria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.88B total volume •Serbia deficit: $248.91M

SerbiaAustria

$816.68M

Exports (2023)

AustriaSerbia

$1.07B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$248.91M

Deficit for Serbia

Total Trade

$1.88B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Serbia and Austria. Green line shows exports from Serbia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SerbiaAustria Exports

$816.68M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
6.4% top product
1Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares
$52.15M
6.4% of exports
2Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$50.27M
6.2% of exports
3Electrical static converters
$39.21M
4.8% of exports
4Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal
$37.73M
4.6% of exports
5Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan
$32.09M
3.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Serbia's export portfolio to Austria demonstrates strategic specialization, with chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

AustriaSerbia Imports

$1.07B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
3.2% concentration
1Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$34.47M
3.2% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$30.24M
2.8% of imports
3Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal
$20.95M
2.0% of imports
4Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies
$19.26M
1.8% of imports
5Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
$19.09M
1.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Serbia's import pattern from Austria reveals strategic sourcingin electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Serbia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingchandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares to Austria, 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 $1.88B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Serbia-Austria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.88 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Serbia maintains a deficit of $248.91 million
  • Export Focus: Serbia's primary exports include chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares, washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale, electrical static converters
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Austria include electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal

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 $1.88B 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 Serbia leveraging its comparative advantages in chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares.

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

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Comparative Advantage

Serbia's specialization in chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfarescomplements Austria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.88B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.88B 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 $1.88 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares and electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Serbia's trade deficit of $248.91 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 washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537, 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 chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares 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 Serbia and Austria represents a total trade volume of $1.88 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Serbia, with imports exceeding exportsby $248.91 million.

Export Strengths

Serbia's exports to Austria total $816.68 million, with competitive advantages in chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares, representing $52.15M or6.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Austria amount to $1.07 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537, with Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 comprising3.2% of total imports.

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