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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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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
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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
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Electrolux Nederland BV in Consumer Appliances (Netherlands)
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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)
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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)
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... 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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mattresses - Netherlands - Market Size, Forecasts and Market Players
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... 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
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Tobacco Products - Netherlands
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... 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
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... 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
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... 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
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... 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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Van Sillevoldt BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
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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
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... 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
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... 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
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... 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
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... 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
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... 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
Internal Combustion Engine Filter Market in Netherlands
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... ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the internal combustion engine filter 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 ...
January 2013
19 pages
Construction and Mining Machinery Market in Netherlands
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... TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the construction and mining machinery market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different types of products? ... Pile-extractors and pile-drivers Road rollers, compacting and tamping machinery Rock and coal cutters Scrapers Track-laying tractors Other ...
January 2013
31 pages
Coffee Market in Netherlands
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... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the coffee 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 ...
January 2013
22 pages
Glass Packaging Market in Netherlands
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... This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the glass packaging 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 ...
December 2012
20 pages
Iron and Steel Fasteners Market in Netherlands
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... study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the iron and steel fasteners 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 ...
December 2012
27 pages
Fishing Equipment Market in Netherlands
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... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the fishing equipment 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 ...
December 2012
21 pages
Televisions and Projectors in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... projectors continued to weaken in 2011, with maturity already reached and sales primarily coming from replacement purchases. The bulk of television sales in the Netherlands ... Netherlands already having a digital switchover in 2012, there is a lack of new TV sales from consumers replacing older analogue TV sets. Euromonitor International's Televisions and Projectors in Netherlands ...
October 2012
22 pages
Video Players in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... , with a less significant rate of consumers purchasing BD players to replace their existing DVD players. Euromonitor International's Video Players in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... of the Video Players market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and ...
October 2012
19 pages
Analyzing the Hair Care Market in the Netherlands
US$ 300.00
... hair care market in The Netherlands. The report begins with an analysis of the basics of hair care and then moves on to analyze the hair care industry in the Netherlands. The report analyzes the market segmentation, market ...
August 2012
60 pages
Medicated Skin Care in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... directly exposed to the products, and be better informed. Euromonitor International's Medicated Skin Care in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... Treatments, Haemorrhoid Treatments, Hair Loss Treatments, Medicated Shampoos, Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments, Paediatric Medicated Skin Care, Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines, Topical Antifungals ...
July 2012
28 pages
DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... , there was a small improvement in sales, with many stores reporting positive recruitment of personnel. Euromonitor International's DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres in Netherlands report offers insight ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
June 2012
29 pages
Furniture and Furnishings Stores in the Netherlands
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... in 2011. The total value of furniture and furnishings stores reaches EUR7,418 million in 2011. Euromonitor International's Furniture and Furnishings Stores in Netherlands report offers insight into key ... , discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods ...
June 2012
34 pages
Netherlands Oil and Gas Industry Outlook to 2020- Supply, Demand, Investment, Infrastructure (Fields, Blocks, Pipelines, LNG, Refinery, Storage Assets) and Companies
US$ 2,400.00
... Outlook to 2020 from OGAnalysis provides a comprehensive overview of the Netherlands oil and gas sector, covering the entire value chain of the industry. It analyzes ... and financial analysis are given in detail. Latest events in Netherlands oil and gas industry from 2011-2012 and their impact on the industry ...
May 2012
120 pages
Analyzing the Market for Industrial Gases in Netherlands
US$ 300.00
... industrial gases market. Aruvians Rsearch analyzes the industrial gas industry in Netherlands in its research report Analyzing the Market for Industrial Gases in Netherlands. The report is a complete coverage of this industry as we analyze the market through an industry ...
May 2012
50 pages
