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The twenty imports Austria is best placed to replace.

Austria imported USD 172bn of manufactured goods in 2024 and exported USD 182bn. These are the twenty that sit closest to what it already makes well, with how concentrated the supply of each is.

USD 6.1bnthe twenty, imported in 2024
68products imported at scale, not yet exported well, and close to existing strengths
1554products Austria already exports well
1,119public purchases of goods joined to a product family, from Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)
The twenty

Demand, capability, exposure. Nothing else is claimed.

Each line shows the import bill, where it comes from, the nearest thing Austria already exports well, and how many countries make it. It does not say whether a plant in Austria would pay. That reason is not in any trade record, and it is the maker's question.

This edition carries public buyers from Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 5,820 award notices from 2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02, joined to each product's customs heading through a crosswalk we authored. The buyers are shown as context and do not change the score, because award values in these records include framework ceilings and outliers that would distort it. The regional layer (where the capability sits) is built only where a country publishes regional trade by product, and Austria does not publish it in a form this record can read yet.

  1. 1

    Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199

    Comes fromGermany 67%, 122 source countries
    Nearest export strengthPrinted matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues... (exports USD 77m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 57m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 71m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 352m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 46 per cent (1); Germany supplies 67 per cent (2).

    USD 352mup 7% on 2022
  2. 2

    Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or...HS 848340

    Comes fromGermany 62%, 71 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 165m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 120m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 6 of 8: import bill USD 343m, top 5 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 48 per cent (1); Germany supplies 62 per cent (2).

    USD 343mdown 7% on 2022
  3. 3

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of...HS 870360

    Comes fromGermany 52%, 30 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 258m; 6 more lines in the heading, USD 5.2bn
    Public buyers in the family23 awards from 8 buyers. Most frequent: WIENER NETZE GmbH

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 1.1bn, top 1 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 44 per cent (1); Germany supplies 52 per cent (1).

    USD 1.1bnup 67% on 2022
  4. 4

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including...HS 848180

    Comes fromGermany 54%, 96 source countries
    Nearest export strengthElectric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding... (exports USD 91m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 528m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 324m
    Public buyers in the family3 awards from 2 buyers. Most frequent: WIEN ENERGIE GmbH

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 731m, top 2 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 44 per cent (1); Germany supplies 54 per cent (1).

    USD 731mdown 2% on 2022
  5. 5

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Comes fromGermany 44%, 59 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 82m; 5 more lines in the heading, USD 297m
    Public buyers in the family17 awards from 7 buyers. Most frequent: ÖBB-Technische Services-GmbH

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 515m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 48 per cent (1); Germany supplies 44 per cent (1).

    USD 515mdown 6% on 2022
  6. 6

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

    Comes fromGermany 55%, 123 source countries
    Nearest export strengthPaints and varnishes: (based on polymers other than acrylic or... (exports USD 75m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 247m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 133m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 466m, top 3 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 48 per cent (1); Germany supplies 55 per cent (1).

    USD 466mup 37% on 2022
  7. 7

    Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690

    Comes fromGermany 56%, 86 source countries
    Nearest export strengthChocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks... (exports USD 307m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 165m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 111m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 385m, top 4 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 34 per cent (1); Germany supplies 56 per cent (1).

    USD 385mup 21% on 2022
  8. 8

    Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needlesHS 901831

    Comes fromTaiwan 42%, 56 source countries
    Nearest export strengthMachines and appliances: parts and accessories for those testing... (exports USD 12m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 55m; 5 more lines in the heading, USD 838m
    Public buyers in the family145 awards from 27 buyers. Most frequent: Gemeinnützige Salzburger Landeskliniken Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 197m, top 9 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 46 per cent (1); Taiwan supplies 42 per cent (1).

    USD 197mup 24% on 2022
  9. 9

    Newspapers, journals and periodicals: whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less...HS 490290

    Comes fromGermany 81%, 51 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 10m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 5 of 8: import bill USD 121m, top 18 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 31 per cent (1); Germany supplies 81 per cent (2).

    USD 121mdown 15% on 2022
  10. 10

    Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750WHS 850131

    Comes fromHungary 33%, 64 source countries
    Nearest export strengthElectric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding... (exports USD 91m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 72m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 63m
    Public buyers in the family25 awards from 16 buyers. Most frequent: WIENER NETZE GmbH

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 292m, top 6 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 49 per cent (1).

    USD 292mup 2% on 2022
  11. 11

    Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubberHS 401699

    Comes fromGermany 34%, 96 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 139m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 199m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 252m, top 7 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 45 per cent (1).

    USD 252mup 2% on 2022
  12. 12

    Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metalHS 830990

    Comes fromPoland 37%, 48 source countries
    Nearest export strengthCans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any... (exports USD 50m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 46m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 237m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 42 per cent (1).

    USD 237mdown 12% on 2022
  13. 13

    Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of...HS 870422

    Comes fromGermany 37%, 25 source countries
    Nearest export strengthVehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston... (exports USD 1.4bn)
    Exports of this lineUSD 169m; 3 more lines in the heading, USD 744m
    Public buyers in the family22 awards from 8 buyers. Most frequent: WIENER NETZE GmbH

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 213m, top 8 per cent of candidates (3); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 47 per cent (1).

    USD 213mup 30% on 2022
  14. 14

    Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS 481820

    Comes fromGermany 56%, 64 source countries
    Nearest export strengthPaper articles: toilet paper (exports USD 160m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 40m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 32m
    Public buyers in the family6 awards from 3 buyers. Most frequent: Fonds Kuratorium Wiener Pensionisten-Wohnhäuser to Häuser zum Leben

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 175m, top 11 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 42 per cent (1); Germany supplies 56 per cent (1).

    USD 175mdown 4% on 2022
  15. 15

    Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500

    Comes fromGermany 49%, 36 source countries
    Nearest export strengthMeat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat... (exports USD 441m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 38m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 154m, top 13 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 42 per cent (1); Germany supplies 49 per cent (1).

    USD 154mup 40% on 2022
  16. 16

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Comes fromGermany 56%, 37 source countries
    Nearest export strengthVacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item... (exports USD 44m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 7m; 1 more line in the heading, USD 13m
    Public buyers in the family7 awards from 6 buyers. Most frequent: Wiener Gesundheitsverbund Projektentwicklungs- u. Baumanagement GmbH

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 126m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 49 per cent (1); Germany supplies 56 per cent (1).

    USD 126mup 9% on 2022
  17. 17

    Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereofHS 870894

    Comes fromGermany 49%, 75 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 77m; 6 more lines in the heading, USD 788m
    Public buyers in the family18 awards from 8 buyers. Most frequent: ÖBB-Technische Services-GmbH

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 126m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 43 per cent (1); Germany supplies 49 per cent (1).

    USD 126mdown 16% on 2022
  18. 18

    Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590

    Comes fromGermany 59%, 96 source countries
    Nearest export strengthnone named
    Exports of this lineUSD 39m; 2 more lines in the heading, USD 93m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 124m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 44 per cent (1); Germany supplies 59 per cent (1).

    USD 124mup 25% on 2022
  19. 19

    Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rollsHS 680610

    Comes fromGermany 59%, 35 source countries
    Nearest export strengthExfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar... (exports USD 9m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 14m
    Public buyers in the family19 awards from 12 buyers. Most frequent: ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 124m, top 17 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 37 per cent (1); Germany supplies 59 per cent (1).

    USD 124mup 9% on 2022
  20. 20

    Mastics: painters' fillingsHS 321410

    Comes fromGermany 52%, 53 source countries
    Nearest export strengthPaints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed... (exports USD 81m)
    Exports of this lineUSD 68m
    Public buyers in the familynone matched to this product family

    Score 4 of 8: import bill USD 95m, top 22 per cent of candidates (2); proximity to Austria's export strengths in the top 43 per cent (1); Germany supplies 52 per cent (1).

    USD 95mdown 7% on 2022

The bill and its path, the sources and their unit values, who exports the line well, the nearest strengths, the public buyers where a country publishes them, and the method. We reply by email. Privacy

One line per customs heading. Products Austria already exports well and still imports are below, because they are a different conversation. No employment figures appear on this page, by decision.

Made here already, still imported

Scale conversations, not capability ones.

  • Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine... imports USD 2.4bn, exports USD 646m, top source Germany 52%
  • Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition... imports USD 1.1bn, exports USD 550m, top source Germany 58%
  • Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in... imports USD 592m, exports USD 277m, top source Slovenia 27%
  • Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their... imports USD 657m, exports USD 364m, top source Switzerland 100%
  • Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not... imports USD 847m, exports USD 568m, top source Germany 19%
  • Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or... imports USD 319m, exports USD 79m, top source Belgium 53%
  • Electrical static converters imports USD 1.3bn, exports USD 1.0bn, top source China 30%
  • Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not... imports USD 747m, exports USD 520m, top source Germany 65%
  • Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories imports USD 542m, exports USD 323m, top source Czech Republic 29%
  • Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414 imports USD 490m, exports USD 281m, top source Germany 30%
How the twenty were chosen

Three scores, each from a field the record carries.

Import bill, 0 to 3, by percentile among the 1783 lines imported at USD 10m or more: above the median one point, top quarter two, top tenth three.

Proximity to export strengths, 0 to 3, on the same percentiles: the product-space method (Hidalgo, Klinger, Barabasi and Hausmann, Science 2007) on CEPII's BACI file of every bilateral trade flow for 2024, 157 countries and 5,388 products. Two products are close when the countries that export one well tend to export the other well. Only products in the upper half for proximity can enter the list at all: best placed is a proximity claim.

Supply concentration, 0 to 2: one point when a single country supplies 40 per cent or more, two at 60 per cent.

Public buyers, context only, never scored: 5,820 award notices from Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 2025-11-03 to 2026-11-02, of which 1,572 were classified by the buyer as goods and 1,119 joined to a product family through a crosswalk we authored, because no official one exists. Only notices whose code names a specific product group are joined; broad division codes are left out. The join is a family, not an exact line, and the counts are a floor.

Scope. Manufactured goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, excluding ores, fuels and precious metals. Primary agriculture is out of scope for a page about manufacture.

What it cannot tell you

A map of where to look.

Trade data says what crossed the border, not why. Cost, scale, patents, tariffs and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. The world file reconciles what each pair of countries reports, so a national customs file would differ in detail. Nothing on this page is a forecast or a promise.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601, years 2022 to 2024. Edition of 2026-11-03. The UK edition with its procurement and regional layers is at /made-here/.

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