Ukraine-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $15.11B total volume โ€ขUkraine deficit: $5.49B

Ukraine โ†’ Poland

$4.81B

Exports (2023)

Poland โ†’ Ukraine

$10.30B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$5.49B

Deficit for Ukraine

Total Trade

$15.11B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ukraine and Poland. Green line shows exports from Ukraine, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Ukraine โ†’ Poland Exports

$4.81B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
6.4% top product
1Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$305.79M
6.4% of exports
2Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
$244.73M
5.1% of exports
3Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$221.35M
4.6% of exports
4Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils
$182.15M
3.8% of exports
5Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$181.39M
3.8% of exports
6Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese
$147.36M
3.1% of exports
7Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness
$139.02M
2.9% of exports
8Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$136.97M
2.8% of exports
9Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
$124.34M
2.6% of exports
10Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$122.05M
2.5% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Ukraine's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Poland โ†’ Ukraine Imports

$10.30B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
13.5% concentration
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
$1.39B
13.5% of imports
2Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93
$938.14M
9.1% of imports
3Military weapons: artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)
$242.72M
2.4% of imports
4Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$231.18M
2.2% of imports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
$168.19M
1.6% of imports
6Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, n.e.c. in heading no. 2711
$157.93M
1.5% of imports
7Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$133.65M
1.3% of imports
8Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$129.28M
1.3% of imports
9Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon
$118.59M
1.2% of imports
10Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)
$102.95M
1.0% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Ukraine's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin 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, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Ukraine demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified to Poland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $15.11B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Ukraine-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $15.11 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ukraine maintains a deficit of $5.49 billion
  • Export Focus: Ukraine's primary exports include vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified, iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms, iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland 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, ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93, military weapons: artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $15.11B 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 Ukraine leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.

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

Ukraine's specialization in vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modifiedcomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

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

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $15.11B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $15.11B 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 $15.11 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified and 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Ukraine's trade deficit of $5.49 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on 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, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Ukraine and Poland represents a total trade volume of $15.11 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Ukraine, with imports exceeding exportsby $5.49 billion.

Export Strengths

Ukraine's exports to Poland total $4.81 billion, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified, representing $305.79M or6.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $10.30 billion, highlighting economic interdependence 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, 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 comprising13.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Ukraine'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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023