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Economic Profile
In 2013, the Netherlands had an estimated GDP of USD 880.54 billion. It is the fifth largest economy in Europe and is the continent’s fifth largest exporter. Inflation was running at 2.9% in 2013 and unemployment at 7.1%. It is estimated to be the 16th largest economy in the world.
In 2009, the economy suffered a shock when it shrank 4% due to the global financial crisis. It grew in 2010 by 1.6% but slowed again in 2011 due to sluggish domestic consumption and the stagnant housing market. The Eurozone crisis added to the country's woes through 2012 and 2013 with the economy still in recession. The central bank of the Netherlands has predicted a slow return to growth over 2014-2015. The economy is still burdened by high private debt and government austerity measures that have suppressed domestic spending. In November 2013 the credit rating was downgraded from AAA to AA+ due to worries concerning growth prospects.
Its export partners by volume are Germany, Belgium, France, the UK and Italy. As for imports the main partners are Germany, China, Belgium, the UK, Russia, the US and France.
Industry Analysis
Dividing industry into the three sectors, agriculture provides 2.0% of GDP with industry contributing 23.9% and services a very large 74.2%. Industries with worldwide reputation include agro industries, metal and engineering, petroleum and chemicals, and micro electronics. Companies well known around the world included in the top 10 list of Dutch countries are: ING Insurance, Royal Philips Electronics, Akzo Nobel Chemical, and Royal KPN Telecommunications.
Agro industries
Profits in the agricultural sector are very high. It contributed USD 9 billion to GDP in 2011. The use of agricultural surface area extremely intense and the sector is highly mechanised. Around 61% of production is exported. Main crops include cereals, potatoes and horticultural products such as cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Multinational Company Unilever is of the leading players in the Dutch agricultural sector. Market research reports are optimistic about growth in the period 2011 to 2016 with an average figure of 2.5% rising to USD 10.2 billion by the end of this period.
Gas industry
The Netherlands produce 30% of Europe’s natural gas, making it the continent’s second largest producer and the 10th largest in the world. In 2010, it produced 25.3 billion cubic meters of gas. The country has a highly developed distribution pipeline system stretching over 136,000 kilometres. Continued growth in the industry of around 1.8% on average is expected until 2016, reaching a level of USD 11.8 billion by the end of this period.
Petrochemicals
The Netherlands is one of the largest producers of petrochemicals in the world based around the city of Rotterdam. In 2013, the country had the capacity to produce the following in millions of tonnes: ethylene (3.98), PVC (675,00), polystyrene (95,000), polypropylene (780,000), and polyethylene terephthalate (450,000).
Although the industry is seeing profits narrow due to higher oil prices and keen prices for products, it is still attracting inward investment from economies such as Thailand. The biggest name in the sector is the renowned Royal Dutch Shell Group.
Food and beverages
With its strong agricultural sector it is no surprise that the country adds value to its products through the processing of food and beverages. Products such as alcoholic drinks, bread, breakfast cereals, confectionary and fruit juices are all well known. Market leaders include brewers such as Heineken. Founded in 1864 and operating 190 breweries in 70 countries, the company it the 3rd largest brewer in the world. Latest figures for the sector show strength of the market up to 2009 with Alcoholic drinks work around USD 14.1billion, dairy products USD 7.9billion and confectionary USD 2.1 billion.
Services
This is a diverse sector of the economy with contributions from transportation, distribution, logistics, banking and insurance.
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The Netherlands: frozen fruits and nuts market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen fruits and nuts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: frozen poultry offal market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen poultry offal market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: frozen whole chickens market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen whole chickens market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: frozen whole fish market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen whole fish market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: frozen whole fresh water fish market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen whole fresh water fish market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: frozen whole salt water fish market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the frozen whole salt water fish market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: fructose market
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... participants (gathered by semi-structured interviews). The report on the fructose market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: fruit and vegetable juices market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fruit and vegetable juices market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: gin and geneva market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: grape juice market
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the grape juice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: grape wine and must market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the grape wine and must market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: grapefruit juice market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: inactive yeasts market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the inactive yeasts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: inulin market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: lactose and lactose syrup market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the lactose and lactose syrup market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: maize starch market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: makret of cuts of chicken
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September 2024
The Netherlands: malt market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: margarine market
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September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of animal feeds preparations
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the animal feeds preparations market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bovine fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases
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... by semi-structured interviews). The report on the bovine fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bovine fresh or chilled cuts
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the bovine fresh or chilled cuts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bran, sharps and other residues
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the bran, sharps and other residues market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bran, sharps and other residues of maize
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... of the report is to describe the state of the bran, sharps and other residues of maize market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bran, sharps and other residues of rice
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... the report is to describe the state of the bran, sharps and other residues of rice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... Value chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of bran, sharps and other residues of wheat
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... of the report is to describe the state of the bran, sharps and other residues of wheat market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of breakfast cereals and cereal bars
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the breakfast cereals and cereal bars market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
September 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of brewing or distilling dregs and waste
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... of the report is to describe the state of the brewing or distilling dregs and waste market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the butter and other fats and oils derived from milk market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cereal flours (excluding wheat or meslin)
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... of the report is to describe the state of the cereal flours (excluding wheat or meslin) market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cereal grain, worked post hulling (excluding rice)
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... by semi-structured interviews). The report on the cereal grain, worked post hulling (excluding rice) market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
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... semi-structured interviews). The report on the chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos containing tobacco
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... report is to describe the state of the cigars, cheroots and cigarillos containing tobacco market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes
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... of the report is to describe the state of the cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes
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... -structured interviews). The report on the citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cocoa powder without added sugar
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the cocoa powder without added sugar market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cocoa powder, containing added sugar
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... of the report is to describe the state of the cocoa powder, containing added sugar market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of coconut oil and its fractions
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the coconut oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of coffee substitutes containing coffee
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... of the report is to describe the state of the coffee substitutes containing coffee market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of communion wafers, empty cachets, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products
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... presents a comprehensive overview of the communion wafers, empty cachets, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products market in the Netherlands and a forecast ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of condensed or evaporated milk
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the condensed or evaporated milk market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of cotton-seed oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the cotton-seed oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude coconut oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the crude coconut oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude cotton-seed oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... semi-structured interviews). The report on the crude cotton-seed oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
September 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude groundnut oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the crude groundnut oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
September 2024