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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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Iris Optiek BV in Eyewear (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... optical goods stores using a franchising scheme. To increase its customer base, Iris Optiek plans to introduce more services and products, offering ones ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Eyewear market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
October 2014
2 pages
Hand Tool Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 631.02
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... questions: What is the current size of the hand tool market in Netherlands? How is the hand tool market divided into different product segments? ...
September 2014
35 pages
Meal Replacement in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... Netherlands, although there was a general trend towards healthy and natural food, which had a negative impact on sales of meal replacement. Consumers now perceive meal replacement products as processed and unnatural and not at all a natural way of eating and losing weight. Euromonitor International's Meal Replacement in Netherlands ...
September 2014
57 pages
Pokon Naturado BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Pokon Naturado BV is committed to consolidating its position as the leading supplier of garden care products in the Netherlands. The manufacturer will invest in renewing existing ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home and Garden market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
3 pages
Natudis BV in Health and Wellness (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... owner of the Natuurwinkel retail chain and a distributor of organic and health foods. Natudis also wants to continue to develop various organic packaged food ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
2 pages
Stichting Merkartikel Bio+ in Health and Wellness (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... the company is to create strategic partnerships with major retail chains. Stichting Merkartikel Bio+ takes over the management of the organic ranges within these ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
2 pages
Capi Europe BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Capi Europe is concentrating its efforts on transferring the whole production of its products from China back to the Netherlands. It is aiming to achieve 80% of its ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home and Garden market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
2 pages
Global Paint Products BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Global Paints is seeking to expand its position within the home paints category in the Netherlands. It is investing in new products that are designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly formulas and convenience, while also aiming to expand ...
September 2014
3 pages
Hartman Outdoor Products BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Hartman Outdoor Products BV continues to place a strong emphasis on competitive pricing and innovations. Offering a wide range of outdoor furniture products and positioned in the mid-range to high-end price bracket, the company is well placed to grow further. Despite several years of slow ...
September 2014
2 pages
Intergamma BV in Home and Garden (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... the leading retailer in home improvement and gardening stores over the forecast period. Instead of focusing on an expansion in outlet numbers, Intergamma is planning to continue ... will work to develop selling space and concept areas, such as home paint and gardening, aiming to capture the consumer demand that ...
September 2014
4 pages
Travel and Tourism in the Netherlands
US$ 2,100.00
... travel budget and in many cases this meant that they denied themselves the luxury of taking several short... Euromonitor International's Travel and Tourism in Netherlands ... Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, Tourism Flows Outbound, Tourism Receipts and Expenditure, Tourist Attractions, Transportation, Travel Accommodation, Travel ...
September 2014
73 pages
BCD Holdings NV in Travel and Tourism (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Until recently, BCD Holdings engaged in a broad range of activities. However, during 2013 the company enacted its new strategy of focusing its approach. ... coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, ...
September 2014
2 pages
Health and Wellness Tourism in the Netherlands
US$ 900.00
Health and wellness tourism and medical tourism specifically remain highly underdeveloped in the Netherlands. There remain very few specialist outlets for health and wellness tourism operating in the Netherlands ... some health and wellness options to their guests, there is a limited culture for this type of activity across the country. Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness Tourism in Netherlands ...
September 2014
10 pages
Holland Casino in Travel and Tourism (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Holland Casino aims to provide its customers with a combination of gaming, dining and entertainment. Its three main aims are to be socially relevant by ... coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, ...
September 2014
2 pages
Louvre Hotels Group in Travel and Tourism (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Louvre Hotels Group (the Golden Tulip hotels chain) is looking to expand its presence in the Netherlands, although it intends to proceed at a slow pace. ... coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, ...
September 2014
2 pages
Tourism Flows Domestic in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... that they denied themselves the luxury of taking... Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Domestic in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Domestic market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
September 2014
12 pages
Tourism Flows Inbound in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... in inbound arrivals in 2013 were the festivities in Amsterdam to celebrate 400s years of the city’s iconic canals and the reopening... Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Inbound in Netherlands ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Inbound market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
September 2014
14 pages
Tourism Flows Outbound in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
2013 was a difficult year for outbound tourism flows in the Netherlands as demand for international travel witnessed a significant drop. The main ... of their economic concerns, many Dutch consumers went on... Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Outbound in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
September 2014
14 pages
Tourist Attractions in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... whilst on short domestic leisure holidays. Another important... Euromonitor International's Tourist Attractions in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Tourist Attractions by Category, Tourist Attractions by Channel. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
September 2014
13 pages
Transportation in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... flows declined in the Netherlands during 2013 and this placed some pressure on the number of passengers in all transportation categories. Despite the decline ... number of outbound departures in 2013, transportation registered a 1% increase in current value sales during 2013. Euromonitor International's Transportation in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
September 2014
13 pages
Travel Accommodation in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... positive signs emerged as the Netherlands’ hotels reported a major increase in the number of bookings, higher... Euromonitor International's Travel Accommodation in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Travel Accommodation by Category, Travel Accommodation by Channel. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
September 2014
16 pages
Travel Retail in the Netherlands
US$ 990.00
... in travel retail in the Netherlands which are struggling and even some which are not expected to survive the forecast period. However, generally speaking, travel retail is recovering from the negative effects of the economic recession, even where some other travel retail categories are struggling. Euromonitor International's Travel Retail in Netherlands report ...
September 2014
16 pages
Online Travel Sales To Country Residents in the Netherlands
US$ 900.00
... products and services online and almost all travel and tourism companies operating in the Netherlands now... Euromonitor International's Online Travel Sales to Country Residents in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Online Travel Sales to Country Residents market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2014
12 pages
Activision Blizzard Benelux BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... and relevant. The company has identified further growth opportunities in the development of more advanced games in terms of images and capabilities. Activision Blizzard is also in the process of developing new games to be introduced during... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise ...
September 2014
3 pages
Nintendo Benelux BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... offer more creative concepts and improved graphics in order to attract consumer attention. Nintendo acknowledges that the ongoing shift towards digital gaming is... Euromonitor ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Toys and Games market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
3 pages
Nike Benelux BV in Apparel and Footwear (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... race for first place. Nike invests significantly in product development, which is reflected in its product offer. Recent launches in the Netherlands included the ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
3 pages
Inditex, Industria de Diseño Textil SA in Apparel and Footwear (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Inditex follows an aggressive expansion strategy in the Netherlands, as there is high demand for fast fashion apparel, and the company has an advantage ... marketing campaigns. The company will continue to open new stores in the Netherlands, including Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Zara. Euromonitor ...
September 2014
3 pages
Wehkamp BV in Apparel and Footwear (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Wehkamp’s strategy is to work more closely with physical retailers. In addition to existing partnerships, such as with C&A, it recently concluded new alliances in apparel and ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2014
3 pages
Apparel Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 646.58
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... following questions: What is the current size of the apparel market in Netherlands? How is the apparel market divided into different product segments? How ...
August 2014
31 pages
AC Restaurants & Hotels Beheer NV in Consumer Foodservice (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... which operate in a similar competitive field are very flexible and increasingly successful players at similar locations as AC Restaurants. However AC Restaurants & Hotels Beheer NV is trying to modernise its AC... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set of briefings detailing the ...
August 2014
2 pages
Vroom & Dreesmann BV in Consumer Foodservice (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Vroom & Dreesmann BV plans a significant strategic repositioning of its La Place self-service cafeterias. The management board of La Place wants to compete with grocery retailers and does not only want to cater to consumers who consume products when they sit down in La Place restaurants. A significant ...
August 2014
2 pages
Biodermal BV in Beauty and Personal Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... Bath and Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Depilatories, Fragrances, Hair Care, Mass Beauty and Personal Care, Men's Grooming, Oral Care, Oral Care Excl ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
August 2014
2 pages
AS Watson Health & Beauty Benelux in Beauty and Personal Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... of products at low prices that are not part of the normal range at beauty retailers. This approach will help it to sustain its image as a leader in ... , Bath and Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Depilatories, Fragrances, Hair Care, Mass Beauty and Personal Care, Men's Grooming, Oral Care, Oral Care Excl ...
August 2014
3 pages
Procter & Gamble Nederland BV in Beauty and Personal Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Procter & Gamble invests heavily in research and development, and the global player places significant emphasis on its technologically-advanced products in all of the categories within beauty and personal care. The player pursues global corporate and marketing strategies, and enhances its brand image by ...
August 2014
2 pages
Gulpener Bierbrouwerij BV in Alcoholic Drinks (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Gulpener is aiming to consolidate its niche position as a strong supplier of quality beer products in the Netherlands. The company is committed to profiting from the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
July 2014
2 pages
Netherlands Oil Gas Trends, Market Opportunities and Outlook to 2025
US$ 3,040.00
... the players interested in Netherlands oil and gas. Netherlands oil and gas industry report provides complete information on the industry trends, infrastructure, investments, ... research work examines the existing infrastructure (oil and gas assets), market conditions, investment climate and competitive landscape ...
July 2014
120 pages
Copper Pipe and Tube Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... market situation, trends and future outlook for copper pipes and tubes in Netherlands. The research includes historic market data from 2007 to 2013 and ... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ...
June 2014
27 pages
Lead Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... following questions: What is the current size of the lead market in Netherlands? How is the lead market divided into different product segments? How ...
June 2014
27 pages
Nickel Pipe and Tube Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... market situation, trends and future outlook for nickel pipes and tubes in Netherlands. The research includes historic market data from 2007 to 2013 and ... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ...
June 2014
21 pages
Tin Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... following questions: What is the current size of the tin market in Netherlands? How is the tin market divided into different product segments? How are ...
June 2014
27 pages
Zinc Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... following questions: What is the current size of the zinc market in Netherlands? How is the zinc market divided into different product segments? How ...
June 2014
29 pages
Sports and Energy Drinks in the Netherlands
US$ 900.00
... many looked for more affordable alternatives. Euromonitor International's Sports and Energy Drinks in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Sports and Energy Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
June 2014
31 pages
Euretco BV in Retailing (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... areas, such as “woonboulevards” – out-of-town areas where many similar retailers are concentrated. In the meantime the company is also set to keep ... owners that play a central role in their local community. In addition, Euretco’s intended merger with Intres is set to... Euromonitor International Local Company ...
June 2014
3 pages
Naty AB in Tissue and Hygiene (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Naty aims to become a global leader in eco-friendly disposable nappies/diapers/pants and wipes. To achieve this, it continues to invest in the reduction of ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
May 2014
2 pages
Ontex International NV in Tissue and Hygiene (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... /pants, incontinence products and baby wipes over the forecast period. Ontex International will also continue to focus on offering environmentally-friendly products ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tissue and Hygiene market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
May 2014
2 pages
