Sweden-Latvia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.86B total volume •Sweden deficit: $359.91M

SwedenLatvia

$748.05M

Exports (2023)

LatviaSweden

$1.11B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$359.91M

Deficit for Sweden

Total Trade

$1.86B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Sweden and Latvia. 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-Latvia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

SwedenLatvia Exports

$748.05M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.1% top product
1Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$53.06M
7.1% of exports
2Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$25.78M
3.4% of exports
3Petroleum 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
$23.76M
3.2% of exports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$17.60M
2.4% of exports
5Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
$15.83M
2.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sweden's export portfolio to Latvia demonstrates strategic specialization, with tractors: road, for semi-trailers representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LatviaSweden Imports

$1.11B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
4.9% concentration
1Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
$54.59M
4.9% of imports
2Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated
$49.34M
4.5% of imports
3Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$46.07M
4.2% of imports
4Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced
$43.80M
4.0% of imports
5Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$41.85M
3.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sweden's import pattern from Latvia reveals strategic sourcingin biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals, 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 exportingtractors: road, for semi-trailers to Latvia, 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 $1.86B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sweden-Latvia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.86 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sweden maintains a deficit of $359.91 million
  • Export Focus: Sweden's primary exports include tractors: road, for semi-trailers, fish: frozen, cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, petroleum 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Latvia include biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals, wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated, iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308

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 $1.86B 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 tractors: road, for semi-trailers.

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 tractors: road, for semi-trailerscomplements Latvia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.86B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.86B 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 $1.86 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in tractors: road, for semi-trailers and biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sweden's trade deficit of $359.91 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 fish: frozen, cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals, 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 tractors: road, for semi-trailers 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 Latvia represents a total trade volume of $1.86 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sweden, with imports exceeding exportsby $359.91 million.

Export Strengths

Sweden's exports to Latvia total $748.05 million, with competitive advantages in tractors: road, for semi-trailers, representing $53.06M or7.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Latvia amount to $1.11 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals, with Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals comprising4.9% of total imports.

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