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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 crude maize 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 ... report is to describe the state of the crude maize oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude oils and their fractions obtained solely from olives
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude palm oil and its fractions
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude rape, colza or mustard oil and their 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 ... is to describe the state of the crude rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude soya-bean 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 ... semi-structured interviews). The report on the crude soya-bean oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of crude sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions
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... report presents a comprehensive overview of the crude sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions market in the Netherlands and a forecast for ... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of cured edible fish offal
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May 2024
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The Netherlands: market of cured swine bellies and cuts thereof
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of cured swine hams, shoulders and cuts thereof
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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 ... -structured interviews). The report on the cured swine hams, shoulders and cuts thereof market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of dextrins and other modified starches
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... of the report is to describe the state of the dextrins and other modified starches 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 dried mushrooms and truffles
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May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee
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... of the report is to describe the state of the extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... this research report will provide you with invaluable analysis of the market, its recent and future development. In addition, the report will ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee and tea
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... semi-structured interviews). The report on the extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee and tea 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 extracts, essences and concentrates of tea or mat?
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fermented beverages and mixtures thereof
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars
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... of the report is to describe the state of the 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 fish fillets in batter or breadcrumbs
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fish or marine mammals fats, oils and their fractions
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of flour and meal of vegetables, roots and tubers or fruits
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits
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... by semi-structured interviews). The report on the flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits 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 flours, meals and pellets of fish or aquatic invertebrates
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... report is to describe the state of the flours, meals and pellets of fish or aquatic invertebrates market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of food preparations for infants
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... of the report is to describe the state of the food preparations for infants market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... Value 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 fresh or chilled cuts of chicken
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... of the report is to describe the state of the fresh or chilled cuts of chicken 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 fresh or chilled edible offal of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, horses and other equines
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fresh or chilled fish fillets and other boneless fish meat
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fresh or chilled swine carcases and half-carcases
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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 fresh or chilled swine carcases and half-carcases market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fresh or chilled whole chickens
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... of the report is to describe the state of the fresh or chilled whole chickens 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 frozen cuts of chicken
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of frozen unconcentrated orange juice
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... of the report is to describe the state of the frozen unconcentrated orange juice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
May 2024
100 pages
The Netherlands: market of frozen vegetables and mixtures of vegetables
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees and pastes other than citrus fruits
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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 ... , marmalades, jellies, purees and pastes other than citrus fruits market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes
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... report is to describe the state of the fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ... 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 gingerbread and similar products
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... of the report is to describe the state of the gingerbread and similar products 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 glucose and glucose syrup
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat)
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... the report is to describe the state of the groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) 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 groundnut oil and its fractions
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May 2024
The Netherlands: market of homogenised preparations of fruit jams, jellies, marmalades, puree and pastes
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... presents a comprehensive overview of the homogenised preparations of fruit jams, jellies, marmalades, puree and pastes market in the Netherlands and a forecast for ... 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 ice cream and other edible ice
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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 ... the report is to describe the state of the ice cream and other edible ice market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil
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... presents a comprehensive overview of the lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil market in the Netherlands and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of liqueurs and cordials
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the liqueurs and cordials 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 lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets 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 maize oil and its 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 ... of the report is to describe the state of the maize oil and its fractions market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective information ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, starch
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 ... is to describe the state of the malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, starch market in the Netherlands, to present actual and retrospective ...
May 2024
The Netherlands: market of margarine and edible preparations of fats and oils
US$ 1,999.00
... by semi-structured interviews). The report on the margarine and edible preparations of fats and oils 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 milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened
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 milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened market in the Netherlands includes: Analysis and forecast ...
May 2024
