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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: clock movements market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the clock movements market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: watch and clock movements market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the watch and clock movements market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... . The report on the watch and clock movements market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
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The Netherlands: watch and clock cases market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the watch and clock cases market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... . The report on the watch and clock cases market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: market of watch and clock cases and parts
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the watch and clock cases and parts market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: time switches market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the time switches market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: X-ray apparatus (except for medical) market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the X-ray apparatus market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the X-ray apparatus market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: alpha, beta or gamma radiation equipment market
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... of the report is to describe the state of the alpha, beta or gamma radiation equipment market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... report on the alpha, beta or gamma radiation equipment market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: X-ray generators and parts market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the X-ray generators and parts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... . The report on the X-ray generators and parts market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: electrocardiographs market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the electrocardiographs market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: electro diagnostic equipment (except electrocardiographs) market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the electro diagnostic equipment market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the electro diagnostic equipment market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: electro diagnostic equipment market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the electro diagnostic equipment market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the electro diagnostic equipment market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: UV and infrared medical equipment market
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... of the report is to describe the state of the UV and infrared medical equipment market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... report on the UV and infrared medical equipment market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: hearing aids market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the hearing aids market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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The Netherlands: hearing aid parts market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the hearing aid parts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the hearing aid parts market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: mounted objective lenses market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mounted objective lenses market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the mounted objective lenses market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: action cameras and other special cameras market
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... of the report is to describe the state of the action cameras and other special cameras market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... report on the action cameras and other special cameras market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: digital cameras market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the digital cameras market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: instant print cameras market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the instant print cameras market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the instant print cameras market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: cameras market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the cameras market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: cinematographic film cameras market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the cinematographic film cameras market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the cinematographic film cameras market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: photo equipment parts market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the photo equipment parts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the photo equipment parts market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: optical elements market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the optical elements market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: mounted optical elements market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mounted optical elements market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the mounted optical elements market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: unmounted polarized sheets market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the unmounted polarized sheets market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the unmounted polarized sheets market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: compound optical microscope market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the compound optical microscope market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the compound optical microscope market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: telescopic sights market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the telescopic sights market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: lasers market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the lasers market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: optical microscope parts market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the optical microscope parts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the optical microscope parts market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: magnetic stripe cards market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the magnetic stripe cards market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the magnetic stripe cards market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of the Netherlands; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
Netherlands Ammonia Market Outlook 2024
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Ammonia Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
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Netherlands Caustic Soda Market Outlook 2024
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Caustic Soda Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
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Netherlands Chlorine (CL) Market Outlook 2024
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Chlorine (CL) Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
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Netherlands Formaldehyde Market Outlook 2024
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Formaldehyde Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
40 pages
Netherlands Melamine Market Outlook 2024
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Melamine Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
40 pages
Netherlands Styrene Market Outlook 2024
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Styrene Market in Netherlands: 2019-2023 Review - capacities by plant, production and consumption dynamics, recent years prices, 5-years forecast
July 2024
40 pages
