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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: Cod Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the cod market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
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The Netherlands: Coir Market
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The Netherlands: Coniferous Pulpwood Market
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The Netherlands: Coniferous Sawlogs and Veneer Logs Market
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The Netherlands: Coniferous Sawnwood Market
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The Netherlands: Coniferous Wood Fuel Market
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The Netherlands: Corals Market
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The Netherlands: Corn Market
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The Netherlands: Cotton Lint Market
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The Netherlands: Cotton Seed Market
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The Netherlands: Cottonseed Market
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The Netherlands: Crabs Market
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The Netherlands: Cranberries Market
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The Netherlands: Crustaceans Industry
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The Netherlands: Cucumbers and Gherkins Market
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The Netherlands: Currants Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the currants market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dy...
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The Netherlands: Cuttlefish and Squid Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the cuttlefish and squid market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the ma...
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The Netherlands: Cuttlefish, Squid and Octopus Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the cuttlefish, squid and octopus industry in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysi...
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The Netherlands: Dairy Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dairy industry in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its d...
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The Netherlands: Dates Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dates market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
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The Netherlands: Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the diammonium phosphate (DAP) market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of...
November 2020
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The Netherlands: Dissolving Wood Pulp Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dissolving wood pulp market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the ma...
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The Netherlands: Donkey Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the donkey meat market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its...
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The Netherlands: Dried Pyrethrum Market
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The Netherlands: Dry Beans Market
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The Netherlands: Dry Broad Beans Market
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The Netherlands: Dry Chillies and Peppers Market
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November 2020
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The Netherlands: Dry Cow Peas Market
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The Netherlands: Dry Milk Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dry 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 dy...
November 2020
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The Netherlands: Dry Onions Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dry onions market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its...
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The Netherlands: Dry Peas Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dry peas market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dy...
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The Netherlands: Dry Whole Milk Powder Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the dry whole milk powder market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the m...
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The Netherlands: Duck Meat Market
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November 2020
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The Netherlands: Eels Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the eels market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
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The Netherlands: Eggplants Market
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The Netherlands: Eggs Market
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The Netherlands: Engineered Wood Industry
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The Netherlands: Equine Animals Meat Industry
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The Netherlands: Fertilizers Industry
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The Netherlands: Fiber Crops Industry
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The Netherlands: Fiberboard Industry
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The Netherlands: Figs Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the figs market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
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The Netherlands: Flat Fish Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the flat fish market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its d...
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The Netherlands: Flax Fibre and Tow Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the flax fibre and tow market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mark...
November 2020
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The Netherlands: Fonio Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fonio market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
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The Netherlands: Fresh Liquid Milk Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fresh liquid milk industry in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the ind...
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The Netherlands: Fruits Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the fruits industry in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its...
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The Netherlands: Garlic Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the garlic market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
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The Netherlands: Garlic and Onion Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the garlic and onion industry in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the indu...
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