Sweden-Lithuania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.28B total volume •Sweden surplus: $397.72M

SwedenLithuania

$1.84B

Exports (2023)

LithuaniaSweden

$1.44B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$397.72M

Surplus for Sweden

Total Trade

$3.28B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SwedenLithuania Exports

$1.84B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
24.5% top product
1Electrical energy
$450.14M
24.5% of exports
2Fish: 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
$198.27M
10.8% of exports
3Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$87.44M
4.8% of exports
4Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$42.22M
2.3% of exports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$31.22M
1.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sweden's export portfolio to Lithuania demonstrates strategic specialization, with electrical energy representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

LithuaniaSweden Imports

$1.44B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
5.7% concentration
1Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$82.87M
5.7% of imports
2Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
$76.50M
5.3% of imports
3Furniture: parts
$51.16M
3.5% of imports
4Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$47.52M
3.3% of imports
5Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$44.05M
3.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sweden's import pattern from Lithuania reveals strategic sourcingin seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), 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 exportingelectrical energy to Lithuania, 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 $3.28B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sweden-Lithuania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.28 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sweden maintains a surplus of $397.72 million
  • Export Focus: Sweden's primary exports include electrical energy, 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, tractors: road, for semi-trailers
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Lithuania include seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships, furniture: parts

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 $3.28B 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 electrical energy.

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 electrical energycomplements Lithuania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.28B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.28B 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 $3.28 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in electrical energy and seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sweden's trade surplus of $397.72 million strengthens 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: 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), 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 electrical energy 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 Lithuania represents a total trade volume of $3.28 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sweden, with exports exceeding importsby $397.72 million.

Export Strengths

Sweden's exports to Lithuania total $1.84 billion, with competitive advantages in electrical energy, representing $450.14M or24.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Lithuania amount to $1.44 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture), with Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture) comprising5.7% of total imports.

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