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Switzerland-Albania Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $221.21M total volume •Switzerland surplus: $60.99M

Switzerland → Albania

$141.10M

Exports (2023)

Albania → Switzerland

$80.11M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$60.99M

Surplus for Switzerland

Total Trade

$221.21M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Switzerland and Albania. Green line shows exports from Switzerland, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Switzerland → Albania Exports

$141.10M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
55.8% top product
1Electrical energy
$78.76M
55.8% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$15.02M
10.6% of exports
3Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$8.09M
5.7% of exports
4Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title
$3.49M
2.5% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$2.82M
2.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

Albania → Switzerland Imports

$80.11M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
44.5% concentration
1Electrical energy
$35.66M
44.5% of imports
2Chromium ores and concentrates
$3.85M
4.8% of imports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.66M
3.3% of imports
4Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$2.08M
2.6% of imports
5Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$1.77M
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Switzerland's import pattern from Albania reveals significant dependencyin electrical energy, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Switzerland demonstrates competitive strength in exportingelectrical energy to Albania, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $221.21M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Switzerland-Albania Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $221.21 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Switzerland maintains a surplus of $60.99 million
  • Export Focus: Switzerland's primary exports include electrical energy, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Albania include electrical energy, chromium ores and concentrates, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather

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 $221.21M 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 Switzerland 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

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Comparative Advantage

Switzerland's specialization in electrical energycomplements Albania's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

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

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $221.21M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $221.21M 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 $221.21 million 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 electrical energy demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Switzerland's trade surplus of $60.99 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical energy, 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 Switzerland and Albania represents a total trade volume of $221.21 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Switzerland, with exports exceeding importsby $60.99 million.

Export Strengths

Switzerland's exports to Albania total $141.10 million, with competitive advantages in electrical energy, representing $78.76M or55.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Albania amount to $80.11 million, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical energy, with Electrical energy comprising44.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Switzerland'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