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Saudi Arabia-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.84B total volume •Saudi Arabia surplus: $6.48B

Saudi Arabia → Poland

$7.66B

Exports (2023)

Poland → Saudi Arabia

$1.18B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.48B

Surplus for Saudi Arabia

Total Trade

$8.84B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Saudi Arabia → Poland Exports

$7.66B

2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:

Highly Diversified

Market Share:

91.9% top product

1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

$7.04B

91.9% of exports

2Petroleum 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

$386.29M

5.0% of exports

3Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms

$61.89M

0.8% of exports

4Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

$43.42M

0.6% of exports

5Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

$20.56M

0.3% of exports

6Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

$14.09M

0.2% of exports

7Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)

$12.36M

0.2% of exports

8Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

$9.35M

0.1% of exports

9Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

$7.23M

0.1% of exports

10Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates

$6.67M

0.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Saudi Arabia's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Poland → Saudi Arabia Imports

$1.18B

2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:

Well Diversified

Critical Imports:

15.4% concentration

1Cigarettes: containing tobacco

$181.80M

15.4% of imports

2Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406

$65.04M

5.5% of imports

3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

$56.85M

4.8% of imports

4Razors

$49.22M

4.2% of imports

5Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products

$48.33M

4.1% of imports

6Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)

$42.67M

3.6% of imports

7Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa

$29.15M

2.5% of imports

8Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed

$28.78M

2.4% of imports

9Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg

$23.71M

2.0% of imports

10Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa

$22.01M

1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Saudi Arabia's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin cigarettes: containing tobacco, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Saudi Arabia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 $8.84B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Saudi Arabia-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

Total Trade Volume: $8.84 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
Trade Balance: Saudi Arabia maintains a surplus of $6.48 billion
Export Focus: Saudi Arabia's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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, propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms
Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include cigarettes: containing tobacco, dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh

Export DiversificationDiversified

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 $8.84B 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 Saudi Arabia leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

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

Comparative Advantage

Saudi Arabia's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cigarettes: containing tobacco.

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.84B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric

Seasonal VariationsModerate

Product ConcentrationLow

Market DependencyHigh

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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.84B 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 $8.84 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate

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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and cigarettes: containing tobacco demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified

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Trade Balance Effects

Saudi Arabia's trade surplus of $6.48 billion 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 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 present expansion opportunities.

Market Diversification

Beyond current focus on cigarettes: containing tobacco, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks

Market Competition

Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 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 Saudi Arabia and Poland represents a total trade volume of $8.84 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Saudi Arabia, with exports exceeding importsby $6.48 billion.

Export Strengths

Saudi Arabia's exports to Poland total $7.66 billion, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $7.04B or91.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $1.18 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in cigarettes: containing tobacco, with Cigarettes: containing tobacco comprising15.4% of total imports.

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