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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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Droste BV in Hot Drinks (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... chocolate remains high among mature and older consumers in particular and the Droste brand has a reputation for being a quality product and is well recognised ... long heritage, but fails to appeal to younger consumers. For Droste, investment in the hot drinks part of the business is not a priority. The main... ...
May 2014
2 pages
Designer Apparel (Ready-To-Wear) in the Netherlands
US$ 660.00
... of designer apparel, resulting in a decline in value sales across most categories. Euromonitor International's Designer Apparel (Ready-to-Wear) in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Designer Apparel (Ready-to-Wear ... on Designer Apparel (Ready-to-Wear) retailing along with the development of consumers’ shopping patterns. Forecasts to 2018 illustrate how the market is set to change Product coverage: Designer ...
May 2014
19 pages
Luxury Cigars in the Netherlands
US$ 660.00
... cigars were able to maintain their niche position and generate growth by appealing to a more limited consumer base of mostly... Euromonitor International's Luxury Cigars in Netherlands report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Luxury Cigars market at a national level. It provides ...
May 2014
17 pages
Van der Donk Sigaren BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Van der Donk is poised to profit from the increased interest in handmade cigars in the Netherlands. The fact that it is a small Dutch brand is seen as an additional positive aspect upon which the firm will focus to expand its sales over the next five years. While Van der Donk cigars will not ...
May 2014
2 pages
Steltman Juwelier BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... people in the coming years. It plans to continue looking for emerging, smaller niche brands in other countries in Europe to introduce to the Netherlands and improve its communication... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set of briefings detailing the strategic direction taken by ...
May 2014
2 pages
Bodegas Salentein SA in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
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The company is committed to further building awareness of the Salentein brand in the Dutch market. Bodegas Salentein will continue to pursue advertising and public relations ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
May 2014
2 pages
Smaak Amsterdam BV in Luxury Goods (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... over the next three years, including Rotterdam, Maastricht and Utrecht. Smaak Amsterdam further plans to expand sales to other European markets by opening ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Luxury Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
May 2014
2 pages
Bagels & Beans BV in Consumer Foodservice (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Bagels & Beans will aggressively expand its specialist coffee shops chain over the forecast period. It aims to have opened up to 40 new outlets by 2017, including a major flagship outlet in Amsterdam or another large Dutch city. To better meet the changing demands of Dutch consumers, it intends to set ...
March 2014
2 pages
Bart's Retail BV in Consumer Foodservice (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... Bart outlets in 2012, over the forecast period Bart’s Retail aims to incorporate this concept into more outlets as part of a wider drive to revamp the ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
March 2014
3 pages
Sara Lee/DE NV in Consumer Foodservice (Netherlands)
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Sara Lee will continue to use franchising to expand its Douwe Egberts specialist coffee shops chain in the Netherlands, focusing on prime urban centre ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
March 2014
2 pages
Ad van Geloven BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... and frozen processed poultry in particular. Besides improving on its current strong position, Ad van Geloven will also expand its product range over the forecast period in order to meet the current health and wellness trend. Ad van Geloven sees the need to develop... Euromonitor International Local Company ...
March 2014
2 pages
Spar Holding BV in Packaged Food (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... traffic in the summer because they depend on tourists. However, the strategy of Spar is to diversify more, and to open more urban convenience stores. There ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaged Food market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
March 2014
3 pages
Image Projector Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 680.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... questions: What is the current size of the image projector market in Netherlands? How is the image projector market divided into different product segments? ...
March 2014
25 pages
Lens Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 680.00
... 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 lens market in Netherlands? How is the lens market divided into different product segments? How ...
March 2014
20 pages
Objective Lens Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 680.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... questions: What is the current size of the objective lens market in Netherlands? How is the objective lens market divided into different product segments? ...
March 2014
18 pages
Photographic Camera Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 680.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... : What is the current size of the photographic camera market in Netherlands? How is the photographic camera market divided into different product segments? ...
March 2014
33 pages
HJ de Rooy Lederwaren BV in Personal Accessories (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set of briefings detailing the strategic direction taken by a company. Discover key contact details, the company background and their competitive positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Bags and ...
February 2014
2 pages
Aurum BV in Personal Accessories (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... consumer curiosity and stimulate more frequent product purchases. In addition to the Netherlands, its brand Dutch Forces also intends to gain a presence abroad ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Personal Accessories market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
February 2014
2 pages
Ouborg Group BV in Personal Accessories (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
The main objective of the Ouborg Group is to reinforce the brand Princess Traveller. The company looks to consolidate this brand as a quality and price ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Personal Accessories market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
February 2014
2 pages
Twice as Nice LLC in Personal Accessories (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... to open new outlets in the first two years of the forecast period. Twice as Nice is also looking to expand the number of outlets in the Dutch ... the player is expecting to see most growth through internet retailing in the Netherlands, with local sales teams estimated... Euromonitor International Local Company ...
February 2014
2 pages
Zinzi BV in Personal Accessories (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... in Asia and the US targeted as expansion focus for the next years. Zinzi plans to further promote its brand in such markets by achieving a distribution ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Personal Accessories market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
February 2014
2 pages
Carl Zeiss Vision BV in Eyewear (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
The main focus for Carl Zeiss in the Dutch market is to consolidate its leading position in the categories where it is currently present. The ... , progressive and trifocal lenses, intended to generate a shift from single-vision products. Carl Zeiss is also looking to position its brand as a stylish product that ...
February 2014
2 pages
Gas Turbine Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 668.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other experts looking for ... questions: What is the current size of the gas turbine market in Netherlands? How is the gas turbine market divided into different product segments? ...
February 2014
19 pages
Currence Holding BV in Financial Cards and Payments (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... e-purse system and the PIN system for debit cards, Currence is expected to focus its future strategy on its highly lucrative iDEAL ... will likely result in a complete share loss in financial cards in circulation unless Currence introduces a new card payment... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles ...
February 2014
2 pages
Carpet and Rug Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... study helps identify: What is the size of the carpet and rug market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
January 2014
21 pages
Woven Carpet and Rug Market in Netherlands to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... helps identify: What is the size of the woven carpet and rug market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
January 2014
23 pages
Data Centre Pricing Netherlands 2014 to 2019
US$ 2,495.00
The TCL Data Centre Pricing Netherlands – 2014 to 2019 report provides a unique overview of Data Centre pricing for the Dutch market. It is based ... 348,000 square metres of raised floor space forecast as of the end of 2014. The Dutch Data Centre market has seen considerable growth in both the number and the ...
December 2013
62 pages
999 Games BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... games will remain the main focus of 999 Games in the toys and games market. 999 Games is determined to publish high-quality and innovative ... and innovation is important for the company in order to remain competitive in the games and puzzles market, which is in general dominated by international brands. The ...
December 2013
2 pages
Bruynzeel-Sakura BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Bruynzeel-Sakura will continue to focus on creative drawing, writing and painting in the toys and games market. As its strong points and ... positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
December 2013
2 pages
Jumbo Nederland BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... . Games and puzzles will remain the main focus for Jumbo within toys and games, which will challenge the company given the ... competitive positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
December 2013
3 pages
Märklin Nederland BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Märklin is a German-based company, which is well-known for its model railways. In the Netherlands, the company aims to strengthen its position within ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
December 2013
3 pages
Otto Simon BV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
... its Top 1 Toys stores. However, the difficult economic climate in the Netherlands is predicted to be a major concern for Otto Simon to achieve its ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
December 2013
2 pages
Studio 100 NV in Toys and Games (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
With regards to toys and games, Studio 100’s strategy is to develop business relationships and licensing deals for its television series with different ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
December 2013
3 pages
Plasticum Group BV in Packaging Industry (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
The main focus of Plasticum Group is to consolidate its position in the niche market it operates in by providing improved products in food and non-food packaging. The ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
December 2013
2 pages
Zaanlandia Blik BV in Packaging Industry (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Zaanlandia Blik is seeking to profit from the rising diversity in packaging formats developing in the Netherlands. The firm sees opportunities for the introduction of metal food and non-food packaging for manufacturers aiming to introduce special editions or position their brands as premium ...
December 2013
2 pages
Discus Group in Pet Care (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
Discus Group is set to pursue an expansion plan aimed at increasing its number of outlets in the forecast period. The retailer is looking to add more ... network in order to consolidate its position as one of the largest distribution channels in pet care. Store layouts will also be redesigned with the opening of ...
December 2013
2 pages
POM Wonderful LLC in Health and Wellness (Netherlands)
US$ 150.00
POM Wonderful remains a niche and successful product in the Netherlands. The main objective of the company is to further consolidate its position in the Dutch ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2013
2 pages
Wax Market in Netherlands to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 662.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key ... answers key questions such as: What is the size of the wax market in Netherlands? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
November 2013
13 pages
