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Netherlands

Netherlands
Most Recent Period: 2026 01
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
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Overall, the total trade for imports in the Netherlands amounted to 50.96B EUR, reflecting a decrease of 3.95B EUR (7.20%) month-on-month and a decline of 1.51B EUR (2.80%) year-on-year. Exports totaled 60.07B EUR, with a month-on-month decrease of 4.15B EUR (6.41%) and a year-on-year decline of 2.1B EUR (3.39%). The trade balance indicates a challenging period for both imports and exports, with notable declines in key trading partners.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Norway saw the highest increase with a trade value of 887M EUR, reflecting a significant growth of 48.33%. Ukraine followed with a trade value of 385M EUR, marking a 61.76% increase. The United Kingdom had a trade value of 1.95B EUR, with a modest increase of 7.80%. On the downside, imports from Belgium decreased by 651M EUR, a drop of 13.58%. Brazil's imports fell by 449M EUR, a decline of 28.15%. Germany's imports decreased by 325M EUR, reflecting a 3.50% drop. For exports, Germany led with a trade value of 12.4B EUR, increasing by 645M EUR (5.49%). Spain's exports rose to 2.43B EUR, with a 11.47% increase. Hungary's exports increased significantly by 231M EUR, a 56.62% rise. Conversely, exports to China plummeted by 1.8B EUR, a staggering 58.65% decrease. Brazil's exports fell by 572M EUR, a 43.47% drop. The United States saw a decrease of 533M EUR in exports, a 14.70% decline.
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from Chinese Taipei showed the most significant growth with a trade value of 968M EUR, reflecting a 82.99% increase. China followed with a trade value of 4.19B EUR, marking a 7.77% increase. Norway's imports reached 887M EUR, with a 29.30% increase. On the contrary, imports from Germany decreased by 689M EUR, a drop of 7.14%. Brazil's imports fell by 424M EUR, a decline of 27.01%. Ireland's imports decreased by 353M EUR, reflecting a 31.05% drop. For exports, South Korea led with a trade value of 984M EUR, increasing by 75.40%. Germany's exports reached 12.4B EUR, with a modest increase of 3.14%. Singapore's exports rose to 865M EUR, marking a 46.61% increase. However, exports to China fell by 782M EUR, a 38.09% decrease. The United States saw a decrease of 618M EUR in exports, a 16.66% decline. Brazil's exports fell by 613M EUR, a 45.17% drop.
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Netherlands
Most Recent Period: 2025 12
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
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Overall, the total trade value for the Netherlands in the analyzed period was 119.13B EUR, with imports at 54.91B EUR (up by 739M EUR, approximately 1.36%) and exports at 64.22B EUR (up by 4M EUR, a negligible increase). The trade flow indicates a slight growth in both imports and exports, with notable increases from specific countries like Chinese Taipei and Germany, while declines were observed in trade with the United States and China.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Chinese Taipei saw the highest increase with a trade value of 1.11B EUR, reflecting a significant value change of 483M EUR (approximately 77%). Belgium followed with 4.79B EUR, increasing by 216M EUR (about 4.7%). Finland also showed a notable increase, reaching 509M EUR with a change of 173M EUR (around 51%). On the lower end, imports from China decreased to 4.1B EUR, down by 316M EUR (approximately -7.2%). Germany's imports fell to 9.29B EUR, down by 203M EUR (-2.1%). Switzerland also saw a decline, with imports at 510M EUR, down by 136M EUR (-21%). For exports, China led with 3.07B EUR, increasing by 685M EUR (around 29%). Japan followed with 806M EUR, up by 432M EUR (about 115%). South Korea's exports reached 1.09B EUR, increasing by 291M EUR (approximately 36%). Conversely, exports to the Unclassified category dropped to 789M EUR, down by 781M EUR (-49.7%). Italy's exports decreased to 2.41B EUR, down by 250M EUR (-9.4%). High Seas/International Waters also saw a decline, with exports at 134M EUR, down by 241M EUR (-64.3%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from Chinese Taipei increased to 1.11B EUR, with a value change of 632M EUR (approximately 131.7%). Belgium's imports rose to 4.79B EUR, up by 278M EUR (about 6.2%). South Korea also saw a significant increase, reaching 579M EUR, up by 277M EUR (around 91.7%). On the downside, imports from the United States fell to 5.35B EUR, down by 658M EUR (-10.9%). Germany's imports decreased to 9.29B EUR, down by 486M EUR (-4.9%). The United Kingdom's imports also dropped to 1.81B EUR, down by 332M EUR (-15.5%). For exports, Germany led with 11.75B EUR, increasing by 590M EUR (about 5.3%). Singapore followed with 944M EUR, up by 255M EUR (approximately 37%). Italy's exports reached 2.41B EUR, increasing by 227M EUR (around 10.4%). On the lower end, exports to the United States fell to 3.62B EUR, down by 450M EUR (-11.0%). South Korea's exports decreased to 1.09B EUR, down by 331M EUR (-23.3%). Exports to Spain also saw a decline, reaching 2.18B EUR, down by 247M EUR (-10.1%).
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Netherlands
Most Recent Period: 2025 11
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Aggregation: Product
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Overall, the total trade value for imports in the Netherlands decreased by 1.46B EUR (2.64%) month-on-month, totaling 53.89B EUR, while year-on-year, imports fell by 1.74B EUR (3.13%). Exports also saw a decline, with a total trade value of 64.16B EUR, down by 2.5B EUR (3.74%) month-on-month and 2.91B EUR (4.34%) year-on-year. The overall trade flow indicates a downward trend in both imports and exports, reflecting potential economic challenges.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from China saw the highest increase with a trade value of 4.37B EUR, reflecting a significant value change of 581M EUR (15.33% increase). Vietnam followed with imports valued at 753M EUR, increasing by 168M EUR (28.72%). Canada also showed a notable increase in imports, reaching 674M EUR with a value change of 97M EUR (16.81%). On the lower end, imports from Germany decreased to 9.34B EUR, down by 764M EUR (-7.57%). Belgium's imports fell to 4.52B EUR, a decrease of 303M EUR (-6.28%), and the United Kingdom saw a decline to 1.82B EUR, down by 288M EUR (-13.65%). For exports, the highest increase was seen in unclassified exports at 1.57B EUR, with a value change of 687M EUR (77.80%). High seas exports reached 375M EUR, increasing by 279M EUR (290.63%). The United States also had a positive change, with exports valued at 3.37B EUR, up by 153M EUR (4.75%). Conversely, exports to Germany decreased to 11.9B EUR, down by 465M EUR (-3.76%). The United Kingdom's exports fell to 3.81B EUR, a decrease of 459M EUR (-10.75%), and Poland's exports dropped to 1.95B EUR, down by 283M EUR (-12.66%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from South Korea showed the most significant growth, reaching 598M EUR with a value change of 290M EUR (94.16% increase). Kazakhstan followed with imports valued at 393M EUR, increasing by 203M EUR (106.84%). Canada also saw a positive change, with imports at 674M EUR, up by 129M EUR (23.67%). On the downside, imports from Germany remained at 9.34B EUR, down by 769M EUR (-7.61%). The United States' imports decreased to 5.22B EUR, a drop of 492M EUR (-8.61%), and Brazil's imports fell to 1.53B EUR, down by 479M EUR (-23.87%). For exports, unclassified exports led with a value of 1.57B EUR, increasing by 716M EUR (83.84%). High seas exports reached 375M EUR, up by 327M EUR (681.25%). Singapore's exports also increased to 817M EUR, with a value change of 169M EUR (26.08%). On the lower end, exports to Germany decreased to 11.9B EUR, down by 907M EUR (-7.08%). Exports to the United States fell to 3.37B EUR, down by 759M EUR (-18.37%), and Belgium's exports dropped to 5.82B EUR, down by 489M EUR (-7.75%).
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Netherlands
Most Recent Period: 2025 10
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Aggregation: Product
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Overall, the total trade for the Netherlands showed a month-on-month increase, with imports rising to 55.41B (up by 1.98B, 3.71%) and exports increasing to 67.46B (up by 1.93B, 2.99%). Year-on-year, however, total imports decreased to 55.41B (down by 2.68B, -4.61%), while total exports also fell to 67.46B (down by 880M, -1.29%). The analysis indicates a strong month-on-month performance, particularly in imports from Germany and exports to the United Kingdom, but a concerning decline in year-on-year figures, especially for imports from China and exports to the United States.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Germany saw the highest increase with a trade value of 9.91B, reflecting a value change of 380M (approximately 3.99%). The United Kingdom followed closely with imports valued at 2.11B, increasing by 366M (20.97%). Mexico also showed significant growth with imports of 370M, up by 236M (176.12%). On the lower end, imports from the United States decreased by 463M to 5.43B (-7.86%), while imports from China fell by 141M to 3.79B (-3.59%). Brazil's imports decreased by 80M to 1.45B (-5.24%). For exports, the United Kingdom led with 4.27B, increasing by 526M (14.05%). Colombia's exports rose to 295M, up by 250M (555.56%), and Japan's exports increased to 607M, up by 241M (65.85%). Conversely, exports to Unclassified destinations dropped by 353M to 883M (-28.56%), while exports to China fell by 294M to 2.32B (-11.25%). Exports to Chinese Taipei decreased by 254M to 753M (-25.22%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from Mexico showed the most significant increase, with a trade value of 370M, up by 189M (104.42%). Hong Kong's imports increased to 551M, up by 172M (45.38%), and Nigeria's imports rose to 304M, up by 158M (108.22%). On the downside, imports from China decreased by 1.34B to 3.79B (-26.18%), Brazil's imports fell by 534M to 1.45B (-26.97%), and Germany's imports dropped by 444M to 9.91B (-4.29%). For exports, Italy's exports increased to 2.9B, up by 259M (9.79%), Finland's exports rose to 677M, up by 255M (60.43%), and Colombia's exports increased to 295M, up by 241M (446.30%). However, exports to the United States fell by 1.59B to 3.22B (-33.01%), Belgium's exports decreased by 511M to 6.1B (-7.72%), and Germany's exports dropped by 248M to 12.62B (-1.93%).
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Netherlands
Most Recent Period: 2025 09
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Overall, the total trade for the Netherlands showed a positive month-on-month change, with exports totaling 65.52B, an increase of 6.43B (10.87%), while imports reached 53.43B, up by 1.43B (2.75%). Year-on-year, however, total exports decreased slightly by 589M (-0.89%), and imports fell by 753M (-1.39%). The analysis indicates a robust month-on-month growth in trade, particularly in exports, while year-on-year comparisons reveal some challenges, especially in imports from key partners.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from Belgium saw the highest increase with a trade value of 4.71B, reflecting a value change of 701M and a percentage change of 17.47%. Germany followed closely with imports valued at 9.53B, increasing by 675M (7.62%). Italy also showed a significant rise in imports, reaching 1.28B with a 265M increase (26.08%). On the lower end, imports from Ireland decreased to 1.07B, down by 359M (-25.18%), while Norway's imports fell to 512M, a drop of 289M (-36.08%). China also experienced a decline in imports, totaling 3.93B, down by 252M (-6.03%). For exports, Germany led with 12.43B, increasing by 1.21B (10.78%), followed by France at 4.72B with a 780M rise (19.79%). Italy's exports reached 2.77B, up by 651M (30.77%). Conversely, the United Kingdom saw a decrease in exports to 3.74B, down by 152M (-3.90%), while Singapore's exports fell to 803M, a drop of 140M (-14.85%). The United States also experienced a decline in exports, totaling 3.33B, down by 100M (-2.91%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from the United States increased to 5.89B, with a value change of 746M (14.50%). Belgium's imports also rose to 4.71B, up by 315M (7.16%), and France's imports reached 2.06B, increasing by 131M (6.80%). On the downside, imports from China fell to 3.93B, down by 1.07B (-21.43%), while the United Kingdom's imports decreased to 1.74B, a drop of 443M (-20.20%). Brazil's imports also saw a decline to 1.53B, down by 233M (-13.19%). For exports, the highest increase was seen in unclassified exports at 1.24B, with a value change of 400M (47.85%). Germany's exports reached 12.43B, up by 396M (3.29%), and Chinese Taipei's exports increased to 1.01B, with a rise of 394M (64.27%). On the lower end, exports to the United States fell to 3.33B, down by 1.18B (-26.03%), while exports to China decreased to 2.61B, down by 496M (-15.93%). Portugal's exports also dropped to 424M, down by 309M (-42.14%).
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