Trade lane

What Latvia buys from Germany.

Latvia imported USD 2.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, down 6 per cent on 2022. That is 14 per cent of everything Latvia imported in these lines, and Germany is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 2.2bnfrom Germany in 2024 (USD 2.4bn in 2022)
14 per centof Latvia's imports in these lines, USD 17bn from every source
403product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2Germany's rank among Latvia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Latvia paid Germany for it at the border, Germany's share of everything Latvia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 46 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Latvia's imports57 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,216 a tonne, 7,002 tonnes
    USD 121min 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332

    Share of Latvia's imports48 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,114 a tonne, 6,773 tonnes
    USD 109min 2024
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333

    Share of Latvia's imports80 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changeup 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,190 a tonne, 3,534 tonnes
    USD 82min 2024
  4. 4

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Latvia's imports32 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,649 a tonne, 3,259 tonnes
    USD 77min 2024
  5. 5

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Latvia's imports7 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,090 a tonne, 2,112 tonnes
    USD 55min 2024
  6. 6

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Latvia's imports57 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,766 a tonne, 1,960 tonnes
    USD 41min 2024
  7. 7

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421

    Share of Latvia's imports62 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,663 a tonne, 2,081 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  8. 8

    Biodiesel and mixtures thereof: not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 382600

    Share of Latvia's imports32 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changefrom USD 4k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1,132 a tonne, 22,751 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  9. 9

    Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 871639

    Share of Latvia's imports66 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,212 a tonne, 4,933 tonnes
    USD 26min 2024
  10. 10

    Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215

    Share of Latvia's imports26 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2.2m a tonne, 10 tonnes
    USD 22min 2024
  11. 11

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321

    Share of Latvia's imports41 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,615 a tonne, 1,358 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  12. 12

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Latvia's imports21 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changeup 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,262 a tonne, 978 tonnes
    USD 21min 2024
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324

    Share of Latvia's imports31 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 54,128 a tonne, 360 tonnes
    USD 19min 2024
  14. 14

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449

    Share of Latvia's imports20 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,067 a tonne, 1,733 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  15. 15

    Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)HS 390931

    Share of Latvia's imports45 per cent, 15 source countries
    Changeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,902 a tonne, 7,920 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  16. 16

    Firearms: parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 9301HS 930591

    Share of Latvia's imports45 per cent, 11 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 429,468 a tonne, 34 tonnes
    USD 15min 2024
  17. 17

    Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33HS 842839

    Share of Latvia's imports70 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changefrom USD 677k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 11,690 a tonne, 1,235 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  18. 18

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Latvia's imports28 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,109 a tonne, 2,304 tonnes
    USD 14min 2024
  19. 19

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Latvia's imports25 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changeup 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,300 a tonne, 441 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  20. 20

    T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910

    Share of Latvia's imports25 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changeup 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 49,775 a tonne, 245 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  21. 21

    Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195

    Share of Latvia's imports37 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,539 a tonne, 692 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  22. 22

    Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300

    Share of Latvia's imports29 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 91,117 a tonne, 133 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  23. 23

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereofHS 310240

    Share of Latvia's imports33 per cent, 9 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 255 a tonne, 46,757 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  24. 24

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Latvia's imports11 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,447 a tonne, 1,119 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  25. 25

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Latvia's imports33 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 46,053 a tonne, 252 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  26. 26

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Latvia's imports18 per cent, 75 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,203 a tonne, 1,608 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  27. 27

    Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)HS 870880

    Share of Latvia's imports36 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,224 a tonne, 643 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  28. 28

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Latvia's imports19 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 71,550 a tonne, 145 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  29. 29

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Latvia's imports7 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 180,348 a tonne, 58 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  30. 30

    Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910

    Share of Latvia's imports10 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,165 a tonne, 4,728 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  31. 31

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Latvia's imports29 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 68,921 a tonne, 146 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  32. 32

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422

    Share of Latvia's imports37 per cent, 20 source countries
    Changedown 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,496 a tonne, 1,301 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  33. 33

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Latvia's imports25 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 38,873 a tonne, 251 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  34. 34

    Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219

    Share of Latvia's imports14 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 63,946 a tonne, 151 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  35. 35

    Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499

    Share of Latvia's imports13 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,206 a tonne, 593 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  36. 36

    Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590

    Share of Latvia's imports9 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,208 a tonne, 2,205 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  37. 37

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Latvia's imports19 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 72,579 a tonne, 127 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  38. 38

    Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chlorideHS 310420

    Share of Latvia's imports33 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 280 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 325 a tonne, 27,731 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  39. 39

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Latvia's imports22 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 37,256 a tonne, 238 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  40. 40

    WhiskiesHS 220830

    Share of Latvia's imports5 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,596 a tonne, 913 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  41. 41

    Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690

    Share of Latvia's imports9 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,985 a tonne, 1,463 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  42. 42

    Combine harvester-threshersHS 843351

    Share of Latvia's imports49 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,495 a tonne, 421 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  43. 43

    Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421

    Share of Latvia's imports10 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,188 a tonne, 2,643 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  44. 44

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611020

    Share of Latvia's imports25 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 71,053 a tonne, 118 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  45. 45

    Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220

    Share of Latvia's imports13 per cent, 13 source countries
    Changeup 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 24,166 a tonne, 343 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  46. 46

    Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342

    Share of Latvia's imports28 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 40,927 a tonne, 198 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  47. 47

    Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439

    Share of Latvia's imports11 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 403,825 a tonne, 19 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  48. 48

    Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390

    Share of Latvia's imports19 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,345 a tonne, 1,433 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  49. 49

    Machinery: parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-groundsHS 843290

    Share of Latvia's imports33 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,399 a tonne, 395 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  50. 50

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Latvia's imports21 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 56,643 a tonne, 126 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333USD 82m in 2024, up 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Germany supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  2. Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 21m in 2024, up 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 21 per cent of the line.
  3. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 13m in 2024, up 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 25 per cent of the line.
  4. T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910USD 12m in 2024, up 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 25 per cent of the line.
  5. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399USD 10m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 19 per cent of the line.
  6. Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499USD 10m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829USD 10m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 25 per cent of the line.
  8. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 121m in 2024, up 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022). Germany supplies 57 per cent of the line.
  9. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332USD 109m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022). Germany supplies 48 per cent of the line.
  10. WhiskiesHS 220830USD 9m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  11. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubberHS 401699USD 7m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 41 per cent of the line.
  12. Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI)HS 390931USD 15m in 2024, up 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 45 per cent of the line.
  13. Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)HS 870880USD 11m in 2024, up 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Germany supplies 36 per cent of the line.
  14. Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421USD 8m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Germany supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  15. Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830USD 14m in 2024, up 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 28 per cent of the line.
  16. Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330USD 7m in 2024, up 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  17. Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419USD 7m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 21 per cent of the line.
  18. Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 55m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022). Germany supplies 7 per cent of the line.
  19. Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690USD 6m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  20. Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999USD 10m in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 29 per cent of the line.
Where Germany dominates

Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany ships at least 60 per cent of what Latvia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 87033380 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 82m; 26 source countries in all.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 87042162 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 31m; 22 source countries in all.
  3. Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 87163966 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 26m; 28 source countries in all.
  4. Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33HS 84283970 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 14m; 22 source countries in all.
  5. Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 40021194 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 6m; 12 source countries in all.
  6. Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled productsHS 72166161 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 20 source countries in all.
  7. Glass: unworked, in rodsHS 70022078 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 10 source countries in all.
  8. Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805HS 48059299 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 5 source countries in all.
  9. Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805HS 48059194 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 14 source countries in all.
  10. Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportionHS 24031974 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 9 source countries in all.
  11. Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatusHS 90181361 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 8 source countries in all.
  12. Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary formsHS 39123961 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 19 source countries in all.
  13. Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90: parts and accessories n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 90330063 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 37 source countries in all.
  14. Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operatedHS 91029172 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 42 source countries in all.
  15. Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributorsHS 84324269 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 15 source countries in all.
  16. Milking machinesHS 84341074 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 8 source countries in all.
  17. Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formsHS 39052965 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 6 source countries in all.
  18. Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparationsHS 32072096 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 15 source countries in all.
  19. Sauces: soyaHS 21031063 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 14 source countries in all.
  20. Weaving machines (looms): parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4HS 84484980 per cent of Latvia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 13 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where Germany's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Latvia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Germany: USD 121m at USD 17,216 a tonne. Portugal: USD 7m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 10,775 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,395 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332Germany: USD 109m at USD 16,114 a tonne. Belgium: USD 9m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 7,680 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,572 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500ccHS 870333Germany: USD 82m at USD 23,190 a tonne. Slovakia: USD 11m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 17,121 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,103 a tonne.
  4. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Germany: USD 77m at USD 23,649 a tonne. Estonia: USD 114m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 18,694 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,471 a tonne.
  5. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Germany: USD 41m at USD 20,766 a tonne. Sweden: USD 5m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 16,380 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,588 a tonne.
  6. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321Germany: USD 21m at USD 15,615 a tonne. Poland: USD 8m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 11,857 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,263 a tonne.
  7. Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449Germany: USD 16m at USD 9,067 a tonne. Poland: USD 18m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 5,964 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,988 a tonne.
  8. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360Germany: USD 13m at USD 30,300 a tonne. Slovakia: USD 10m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 17,259 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,391 a tonne.
  9. T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910Germany: USD 12m at USD 49,775 a tonne. Poland: USD 10m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 19,496 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,357 a tonne.
  10. Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300Germany: USD 12m at USD 91,117 a tonne. France: USD 5m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 44,414 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 44,414 a tonne.
  11. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760Germany: USD 12m at USD 46,053 a tonne. China: USD 10m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 18,312 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 46,053 a tonne.
  12. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Germany: USD 12m at USD 7,203 a tonne. Poland: USD 9m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 5,405 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,139 a tonne.
  13. Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)HS 870880Germany: USD 11m at USD 17,224 a tonne. Poland: USD 11m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 11,726 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,843 a tonne.
  14. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399Germany: USD 10m at USD 71,550 a tonne. Belgium: USD 7m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 55,963 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 59,003 a tonne.
  15. Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910Germany: USD 10m at USD 2,165 a tonne. Poland: USD 24m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 1,703 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,428 a tonne.
  16. Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999Germany: USD 10m at USD 68,921 a tonne. Poland: USD 10m (29 per cent of the line) at USD 42,100 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 42,438 a tonne.
  17. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829Germany: USD 10m at USD 38,873 a tonne. Poland: USD 7m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 11,971 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,349 a tonne.
  18. Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590Germany: USD 9m at USD 4,208 a tonne. Lithuania: USD 45m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 2,415 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,482 a tonne.
  19. WhiskiesHS 220830Germany: USD 9m at USD 9,596 a tonne. Ireland: USD 35m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 5,561 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,090 a tonne.
  20. Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690Germany: USD 9m at USD 5,985 a tonne. Ukraine: USD 10m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 3,348 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,927 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Latvia buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Latvia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is Germany's part of everything Latvia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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