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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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Generics in the Netherlands
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December 2025
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Breakfast Cereals in the Netherlands
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December 2025
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Aerospace & Defense in the Netherlands
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Aerospace & Defense in the Netherlands industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The...
December 2025
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Non-Life Insurance in the Netherlands
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December 2025
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Beer & Cider in the Netherlands
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Meat in the Netherlands
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Movies & Entertainment in the Netherlands
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December 2025
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Soft Drinks in the Netherlands
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Hotels & Motels in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Packaged Water in the Netherlands
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Functional Drinks in the Netherlands
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Carbonated Soft Drinks in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Ecobliss Holding BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Refresco Group BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Supreme Group BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Wavin BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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November 2025
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Suncare in the Netherlands
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Pharmaceuticals in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Make-Up in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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BPO Services in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Travel & Tourism in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Prepared Meals in the Netherlands
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November 2025
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Soups in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Online Retail in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Airlines in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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IT Services in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Pasta & Noodles in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Royal Volker Wessels Stevin NV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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HAL Trust - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Software in the Netherlands
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Savory Snacks in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Travel Intermediaries in the Netherlands
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October 2025
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Achmea BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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September 2025
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Pon Holdings BV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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September 2025
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Netherlands Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Motorcycle, Scooter/Moped), By Propulsion (ICE, EV), By End Use (Personal, Commercial), By Region, Competition, Opportunities & Forecast, 2020-2030F
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Market Overview: Netherlands Two-Wheeler Market was valued at USD 1.20 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.54 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period. The Netherland...
September 2025
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Metals & Mining in the Netherlands
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September 2025
42 pages
Feminine Hygiene in the Netherlands
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September 2025
46 pages
Netherlands Tire Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV), Off-the-Road Vehicles (OTR), Two-Wheelers, Three-Wheelers), By Demand Category (OEM vs Replacement), By Tire Construction Type (Radial vs Bias), By Region, Competition, Opportunities & Forecast, 2020-2030F
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Market Overview : Netherlands Tire Market was valued at USD 1.43 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.84 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.33% during the forecast period. The Netherlands tir...
August 2025
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Netherlands Electric Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type (Two-Wheeler, Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle), By Propulsion (BEV, PHEV, FCEV), By Region, Competition, Opportunities and Forecast, 2020-2030F
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August 2025
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Royal BAM Group nv - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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EXOR NV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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August 2025
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Nexent Bank NV - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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August 2025
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Utilities in the Netherlands
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August 2025
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