Sweden-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $16.05B total volume •Sweden deficit: $689.05M

SwedenPoland

$7.68B

Exports (2023)

PolandSweden

$8.37B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$689.05M

Deficit for Sweden

Total Trade

$16.05B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SwedenPoland Exports

$7.68B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
11.7% top product
1Petroleum 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
$900.80M
11.7% 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
$653.11M
8.5% of exports
3Electrical energy
$434.66M
5.7% of exports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$310.12M
4.0% of exports
5Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$195.55M
2.5% of exports
6Aluminium: unwrought, alloys
$111.72M
1.5% of exports
7Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
$110.24M
1.4% of exports
8Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$106.58M
1.4% of exports
9Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$88.76M
1.2% of exports
10Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils
$85.43M
1.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sweden's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with 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 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PolandSweden Imports

$8.37B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
5.9% concentration
1Communication 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
$490.96M
5.9% of imports
2Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
$283.38M
3.4% of imports
3Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$228.83M
2.7% of imports
4Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$147.26M
1.8% of imports
5Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$138.79M
1.7% of imports
6Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
$91.03M
1.1% of imports
7Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
$78.00M
0.9% of imports
8Seats: with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)
$76.48M
0.9% of imports
9Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$75.89M
0.9% of imports
10Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$73.80M
0.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sweden's import pattern from Poland reveals strategic sourcingin communication 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, 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 exportingpetroleum 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 to Poland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $16.05B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Sweden-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $16.05 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sweden maintains a deficit of $689.05 million
  • Export Focus: Sweden's primary exports include 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, 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, electrical energy
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include communication 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, vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts, vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $16.05B 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 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.

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

Sweden's specialization in 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 oilscomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in communication 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $16.05B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $16.05B 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 $16.05 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in 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 and communication 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Sweden's trade deficit of $689.05 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: 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 communication 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, 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 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 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 Poland represents a total trade volume of $16.05 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Sweden, with imports exceeding exportsby $689.05 million.

Export Strengths

Sweden's exports to Poland total $7.68 billion, with competitive advantages in 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, representing $900.80M or11.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $8.37 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in communication 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, with Communication 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 comprising5.9% of total imports.

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