Sweden-Portugal Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.12B total volume •Sweden surplus: $118.84M

SwedenPortugal

$1.12B

Exports (2023)

PortugalSweden

$1.00B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$118.84M

Surplus for Sweden

Total Trade

$2.12B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

SwedenPortugal Exports

$1.12B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.6% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$118.39M
10.6% of exports
2Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$95.57M
8.5% of exports
3Vehicles: 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
$75.55M
6.8% of exports
4Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus)
$55.12M
4.9% of exports
5Communication 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
$54.99M
4.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Sweden's export portfolio to Portugal demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

PortugalSweden Imports

$1.00B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.1% concentration
1Copper ores and concentrates
$111.50M
11.1% of imports
2Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412
$80.47M
8.0% of imports
3Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes
$64.63M
6.5% of imports
4Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$51.32M
5.1% of imports
5Electrical static converters
$27.67M
2.8% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Sweden's import pattern from Portugal reveals strategic sourcingin copper ores and concentrates, 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 exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Portugal, 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 $2.12B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Sweden-Portugal Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.12 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Sweden maintains a surplus of $118.84 million
  • Export Focus: Sweden's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Portugal include copper ores and concentrates, engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412, meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopes

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 $2.12B 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Portugal's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper ores and concentrates.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.12B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.12B 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 $2.12 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and copper ores and concentrates demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Sweden's trade surplus of $118.84 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: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, other than edible fish offal, cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper ores and concentrates, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged 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 Portugal represents a total trade volume of $2.12 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Sweden, with exports exceeding importsby $118.84 million.

Export Strengths

Sweden's exports to Portugal total $1.12 billion, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $118.39M or10.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Portugal amount to $1.00 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in copper ores and concentrates, with Copper ores and concentrates comprising11.1% 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