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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: market of mineral and aerated waters
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mineral and aerated waters market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices
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... of the report is to describe the state of the mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... flour and meal and prepared mustard market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics, structure ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of not coated waffles and wafers
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the not coated waffles and wafers market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of not decaffeinated roasted coffee
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... of the report is to describe the state of the not decaffeinated roasted coffee market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of not filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars
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... the report is to describe the state of the not filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of not roasted decaffeinated coffee
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... of the report is to describe the state of the not roasted decaffeinated coffee market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of olive oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the olive oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of palm oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the palm oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of peel of citrus fruit or melons
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... of the report is to describe the state of the peel of citrus fruit or melons market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of pellets of cereals
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pellets of cereals market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of pellets of cereals (excluding wheat)
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... of the report is to describe the state of the pellets of cereals (excluding wheat) market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of potato flour, meal, flakes, granules and pellets
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the potato flour, meal, flakes, granules and pellets market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared and preserved meat, meat offal or blood
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... factors, influencing its development. This research report has been prepared using the unique WMStrategy’s methodology, including a blend of qualitative and ... -structured interviews). The report on the prepared and preserved meat, meat offal or blood market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared baking powders
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared baking powders market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared of preserved animal livers
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... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared of preserved animal livers market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved anchovies
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved anchovies market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates
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... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved groundnuts
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved groundnuts market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved herrings
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved herrings market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved mackerel
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved mackerel market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals
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... the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved nuts, other seeds and mixtures
US$ 1,999.00
... semi-structured interviews). The report on the prepared or preserved nuts, other seeds and mixtures market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved potatoes
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved potatoes market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved poultry meat
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved poultry meat market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved salmon
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved salmon market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved swine hams and cuts thereof
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the prepared or preserved swine hams and cuts thereof market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved swine meat
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... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved swine meat market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved swine shoulders and cuts thereof
US$ 1,999.00
... semi-structured interviews). The report on the prepared or preserved swine shoulders and cuts thereof market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and Atlantic bonito
US$ 1,999.00
... -structured interviews). The report on the prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and Atlantic bonito market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of prepared or preserved vegetables and mixtures of vegetables
US$ 1,999.00
... the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved vegetables and mixtures of vegetables market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of rape or colza seed oilcake and other solid residues
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the rape or colza seed oilcake and other solid residues market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of refined coconut oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the refined coconut oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
