Slovakia-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $9.46B total volume โ€ขSlovakia surplus: $7.40B

Slovakia โ†’ USA

$8.43B

Exports (2023)

USA โ†’ Slovakia

$1.03B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$7.40B

Surplus for Slovakia

Total Trade

$9.46B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Slovakia and USA. Green line shows exports from Slovakia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Slovakia โ†’ USA Exports

$8.43B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
42.4% top product
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$3.58B
42.4% of exports
2Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$1.56B
18.6% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
$1.44B
17.1% of exports
4Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
$146.81M
1.7% of exports
5Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries
$138.45M
1.6% of exports
6Vehicles: 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
$91.53M
1.1% of exports
7Electrical static converters
$71.71M
0.9% of exports
8Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters
$47.92M
0.6% of exports
9Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
$41.32M
0.5% of exports
10Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment
$39.35M
0.5% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Slovakia's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USA โ†’ Slovakia Imports

$1.03B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
26.0% concentration
1Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$268.38M
26.0% of imports
2Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$57.43M
5.6% of imports
3Vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$36.19M
3.5% of imports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$23.07M
2.2% of imports
5Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$19.34M
1.9% of imports
6Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles
$18.44M
1.8% of imports
7Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$15.93M
1.5% of imports
8Vehicles: 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
$15.14M
1.5% of imports
9Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90
$12.93M
1.3% of imports
10Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
$11.53M
1.1% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Slovakia's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Slovakia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc to USA, 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 $9.46B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Slovakia-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $9.46 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Slovakia maintains a surplus of $7.40 billion
  • Export Focus: Slovakia's primary exports include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, vehicles: with both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $9.46B 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 Slovakia leveraging its comparative advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.

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

Slovakia's specialization in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cccomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $9.46B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $9.46B 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 $9.46 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc and coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Slovakia's trade surplus of $7.40 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Slovakia and USA represents a total trade volume of $9.46 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Slovakia, with exports exceeding importsby $7.40 billion.

Export Strengths

Slovakia's exports to USA total $8.43 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, representing $3.58B or42.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $1.03 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, with Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated comprising26.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Slovakia'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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023