Norway (NOR) and Eritrea (ERI) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Norway-Eritrea Trade: In 2023, Norway exported $58.8k to Eritrea. The main products that Norway exported to Eritrea were Air Pumps ($15.2k), Other Knit Garments ($9.72k), and Plastic Lids ($3.16k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Norway to Eritrea have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.5%, from $137k in 2018 to $58.8k in 2023.

In 2023, Norway did not export any services to Eritrea.

Eritrea-Norway Trade: In 2023, Eritrea exported $20.9k to Norway. The main products that Eritrea exported to Norway were Beer ($16.5k), Valves ($2.36k), and Transmissions ($776). Over the past 5 years the exports of Eritrea to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 7.38%, from $14.7k in 2018 to $20.9k in 2023.

In 2023, Eritrea did not export any services to Norway.

Comparison In 2023, Norway ranked 44 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.47), and 33 in total exports ($187B). That same year, Eritrea ranked 169 in total exports ($529M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

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Overview In December 2024, Norway exported NOK32k and imported NOK157k from Eritrea, resulting in a negative trade balance of NOK125k. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of Norway have decreased by NOK-29k (-47.5%) from NOK61k to NOK32k, while imports increased by NOK157k (N/A%) from NOK0 to NOK157k.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of Norway to Eritrea were General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.s.,... (NOK555k), Metalliferous ores and metal scrap (NOK126k), Rubber manufactures, n.e.s. (NOK60k), Special transactions and commodities not classified... (NOK17k), and Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (NOK11k). In December 2024 the top imports of Norway from Eritrea were Miscellaneous manufactured articles, n.e.s. (NOK32k), General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.s.,... (NOK8k), Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (NOK1k), Live animals other than animals of... (NOK0), and Meat and meat preparations (NOK0).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in Norway's year-by-year exports to Eritrea was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (NOK-25k or -69.4%), Special transactions and commodities not classified... (NOK-15k or -46.9%), and Footwear (NOK-8k or -100%). In December 2024, the increase in Norway's year-by-year imports from Eritrea was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in General industrial machinery and equipment, n.e.s.,... (NOK5k or 167%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK-29k(-47.5%)

IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)NOK157k(N/A%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Norway. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Norway over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Norway exported $58.8k to Eritrea. The main products exported from Norway to Eritrea were Air Pumps ($15.2k), Other Knit Garments ($9.72k), and Plastic Lids ($3.16k). During the last 5 years the exports of Norway to Eritrea have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.5%, from $137k in 2018 to $58.8k in 2023.

In 2018, Eritrea exported $20.9k to Norway. The main products exported from Eritrea to Norway were Beer ($16.5k), Valves ($2.36k), and Transmissions ($776). During the last 5 years the exports of Eritrea to Norway have increased at an annualized rate of 7.38%, from $14.7k in 2023 to $20.9k in 2018.

Exports from Norway () to Eritrea () (2023)

Exports from Eritrea () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

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Exports

Export Growth

Section

Year

Norway
Top DestinationGermany$33.8B

Eritrea
Top DestinationChina$355M

This map shows whether countries import more from Norway or Eritrea. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Norway and Eritrea or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Norway than Eritrea included Germany ($33.8B), United Kingdom ($32.6B), and Sweden ($15.9B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Eritrea than Norway included Madagascar ($268k).

Difference in imports from Eritrea () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Eritrea

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HS4

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This chart compares trade between Norway and Eritrea by product, considering products traded by both, Norway and Eritrea.

During 2023, Norway had a large net trade with Eritrea in the exports of Machines ($23.3k), Textiles ($17.2k), and Plastics and Rubbers ($3.64k).

During 2018, Eritrea had a large net trade with Norway in the exports of Foodstuffs ($16.5k), Machines ($3.55k), and Textiles ($778).

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Competitive Landscape

Year

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Norway and Eritrea. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Norway indicates it has a comparative advantage over Eritrea. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Eritrea indicates it has a comparative advantage over Norway.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Norway () to Eritrea () (2023)

Exports from Eritrea () to Norway () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Eritrea () and Norway () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Norway - Eritrea

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Norway () and Eritrea () (2023)

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