Sweden-Ireland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.05B total volume •Sweden deficit: $2.05B

SwedenIreland

$0

Exports (2023)

IrelandSweden

$2.05B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.05B

Deficit for Sweden

Total Trade

$2.05B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SwedenIreland Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$91.61M
Infinity% of exports
2Vehicles: 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
$47.74M
Infinity% of exports
3Fish: 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
$36.32M
Infinity% of exports
4Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$29.31M
Infinity% of exports
5Wood: coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$20.10M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sweden's export portfolio to Ireland demonstrates strategic specialization, with blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IrelandSweden Imports

$2.05B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
15.2% concentration
1Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30
$311.84M
15.2% of imports
2Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$182.76M
8.9% of imports
3Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$168.54M
8.2% of imports
4Communication 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
$160.60M
7.8% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$142.42M
6.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sweden's import pattern from Ireland reveals significant dependencyin games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Sweden demonstrates competitive strength in exportingblood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale to Ireland, 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 $2.05B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sweden-Ireland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.05 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sweden maintains a deficit of $2.05 billion
  • Export Focus: Sweden's primary exports include blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 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, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ireland include games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display

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 $2.05B 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 Sweden leveraging its comparative advantages in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

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

Sweden's specialization in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail salecomplements Ireland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.05B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.05B 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 $2.05 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale and games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sweden's trade deficit of $2.05 billion 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30, 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 blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale 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 Sweden and Ireland represents a total trade volume of $2.05 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sweden, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.05 billion.

Export Strengths

Sweden's exports to Ireland total $0.00, with competitive advantages in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, representing $91.61M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ireland amount to $2.05 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30, with Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 comprising15.2% of total imports.

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