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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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Optimax BV in Consumer Health (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... . Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management. ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2013
2 pages
Springfield Nutraceuticals in Consumer Health (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... are likely to affect more Dutch consumers over the coming years such as eye health, prostate cancer and menopause. Springfield is focusing on increasing its ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2013
2 pages
Dalli De Klok BV in Home Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
The company is dedicated to the production of home care products for the Netherlands and Germany. Dalli De Klok is focusing on the production of laundry care products alongside dishwashing products. In addition to a core range of products in laundry detergents and household cleaners as well as body care, the ...
September 2013
2 pages
Spotless Benelux BV in Home Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Spotless is looking to consolidate its position as a strong player in home care products in the coming years. The company is aiming to expand further through ... and the development of strong brands with added-value formulas. In the Netherlands the focus will be geared towards investing in main brands such as ...
September 2013
3 pages
Glass Tube Market in Netherlands to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the glass tube market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
15 pages
Dolomite Market in Netherlands to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... ANSWERS KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the dolomite market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
13 pages
Jardin Netherlands BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
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Jardin Netherlands BV will continue to place strong emphasis on innovative product development and distinctive design for its range of outdoor furniture. As a mid- ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home and Garden market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
August 2013
2 pages
Bolton Nederland BV in Tissue and Hygiene (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Within tissue and hygiene, Bolton Nederland aims to maintain its leading position in toilet care wipes. In order to achieve this, the company needs to ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
August 2013
2 pages
Duni Benelux BV in Tissue and Hygiene (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Duni Benelux’s strategic direction will be based on its parent company Duni AB, which aims to be the leading supplier of premium table top products and ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
August 2013
2 pages
Wood Based Panel Market in Netherlands to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
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... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the wood based panel market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
July 2013
22 pages
Wenneker Distillery BV in Alcoholic Drinks (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... Gobler with the intention to capture demand from new consumers, positioning the products as a younger premix alternative to vodka or English Gin. Wenneker Distillery BV is also looking to expand sales abroad, seeking opportunities to gain... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set ...
July 2013
2 pages
Apparel Specialist Retailers in the Netherlands
US$ 900.00
The trend towards chained retailers, which was present throughout the review period as a whole, continued to be the main story in apparel specialist retailers in the Netherlands in 2012. According to trade associations, larger players with more and bigger outlets continued to have considerable competitive ...
July 2013
38 pages
Furniture and Homewares Stores in the Netherlands
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Furniture and homewares stores registered another dramatic decline in 2012. With a 5% decline in value sales, the furniture and homewares stores suffered another blow as a result of the difficult ... more careful with giving large mortgages. Euromonitor International's Furniture and Homewares Stores in Netherlands report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
July 2013
41 pages
Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in the Netherlands
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... a house. Consumers who were not considering... Euromonitor International's Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Netherlands report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home Improvement and Gardening Stores market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
July 2013
36 pages
Inter IKEA Systems Holding NV in Retailing (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... potential. This investment in the development of outlets in the Netherlands shows the commitment of Ikea to this market. The company will soon open ... market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape ...
July 2013
3 pages
Intergamma BV in Retailing (Netherlands)
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In the competitive environment of the Intergamma fascia, price is a driving factor. Intergamma wants to change this and convince the consumers that there is ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
July 2013
3 pages
Kring-apotheek BV in Retailing (Netherlands)
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As the leader in the chemists/pharmacies channel in the Netherlands, the company is aiming to maintain its leadership through stronger emphasis on the importance of ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
July 2013
3 pages
Maxeda BV in Retailing (Netherlands)
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... suppliers and improved integration of the four retail brands. A major reason for this focus on profit is that Maxeda wants to make itself as attractive as ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
July 2013
3 pages
BSH Huishoud Elektro in Consumer Appliances (Netherlands)
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... Siemens i-Dos intelligent washing machine will further be at the centre of BSH’s research and development efforts. Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Appliances market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
July 2013
3 pages
Electrolux Nederland BV in Consumer Appliances (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Electrolux will continue to focus its product innovations on energy efficient consumer appliances, especially with regard to refrigeration appliances, which represent one of the company’s largest sources of revenue. Refrigeration appliances are also the main appliance in which consumers are looking for energy ...
July 2013
3 pages
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV in Consumer Appliances (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
With its core business in small appliances, Philips faces a fairly saturated market in the Netherlands and will accordingly focus on improving profit margins rather than volume sales. This will be through the release of premium, added value features such as ...
July 2013
4 pages
LG Electronics Benelux NV in Consumer Appliances (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... marketing activities. Its main goal will be to gain higher levels of consumer trust, since brand awareness of LG remains comparatively low in the Netherlands and the player’s main obstacle to growth is competition from better-known brands. Innovations, meanwhile, will focus on improved energy efficiency to ...
July 2013
3 pages
Dr Hauschka Cosmetics in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Dr Hauschka’s main goal is to expand its sales in the Dutch market with increased distribution and reach to consumers. The company aims to increase brand ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
June 2013
28 pages
HJ de Rooy Lederwaren BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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The company is committed to consolidating its position as a quality manufacturer of attractive designer leather personal accessories. HJ de Rooy Lederwaren is looking to expand sales in the European market and much of the activity will be focused on that direction as a complement to securing its domestic ...
June 2013
28 pages
Rituals Nederland BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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Rituals will continue its expansion plans in the Netherlands; it is planning to open more stores in new cities. The company sees store presence as a ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2013
2 pages
Blond Atelier BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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The main strategy of Blond Atelier for the coming years is to consolidate its position and expand the range of products available to include more in ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2013
2 pages
Freitag AG in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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... a supplier of quality and innovative designer bags. While the position of the Freitag brand is stronger in Europe, the company foresees more growth sourced in ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
June 2013
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MD Group in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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... its position in the domestic market as the leading manufacturer and distributor of luxury underwear and hosiery products. The company is eyeing international markets, ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
June 2013
2 pages
Van der Gang Watches BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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Van der Gang Watches is witnessing opportunities in the premium watch segment in both the Netherlands and abroad. The company will focus on ... and Arab countries with sales teams expected to work to ensure the Van der Gang brand is better known in those markets. Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles ...
June 2013
2 pages
Mattresses - Netherlands - Market Size, Forecasts and Market Players
US$ 786.00
... market information for decision-makers including: Overall market for mattresses in Netherlands Market for mattresses by type Forecasts and future outlook of the market ... different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? ...
May 2013
20 pages
Tobacco Products - Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for tobacco products in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... potential for the market? How the macroeconomic indicators look like? Product types discussed in the study: Cigarettes Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots ...
May 2013
22 pages
Pasta - Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for pasta in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the pasta market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
21 pages
Animal Food - Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for animal food in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers ... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the animal food market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of ...
April 2013
20 pages
Sugar - Netherlands
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... a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for sugar in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the sugar market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
24 pages
Confectionery Product Market in Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... for confectionery products by type Forecasts and future outlook of the market Macroeconomic indicators This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the confectionery product market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
23 pages
Aviko BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Aviko is the fourth largest company in frozen processed potato products in the Netherlands. It is also the leading player in Dutch foodservice in this category. ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
March 2013
2 pages
Bickery Food Group BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
The strategy of Bickery Food Group is to continue consolidating its strong position in niche packaged food categories by marketing and distributing established quality ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
March 2013
2 pages
Remia CV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
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... strategy for the forecast period, with foodservice products emphasising the Remia name, a brand that enjoys strong recognition and popularity in retail ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
March 2013
2 pages
Stegeman BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Stegeman is looking to incorporate more value-added product extensions in order to further consolidate its already strong position in the Netherlands and reduce ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
March 2013
2 pages
Van Sillevoldt BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Previously, Van Sillevoldt wanted to offer a more varied range of products than its direct competitors. The company has now decided to reduce ... category in other countries and the company expects similar results in the Netherlands. Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set of briefings ...
March 2013
2 pages
Cement - Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cement in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the cement market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
March 2013
21 pages
Food and Beverage Processing Machinery Market in Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... actual market situation, trends and future outlook for food and beverage processing machinery in Netherlands. The study provides essential market information ... TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the food and beverage processing machinery market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different ...
February 2013
28 pages
Turbine Market in Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the turbine market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
February 2013
22 pages
Safety Glass Market in Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the safety glass market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is the ...
February 2013
21 pages
Rubber Tyre Market in Netherlands
US$ 653.00
... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the rubber tyre market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is the ...
February 2013
25 pages
