Extraction, import and export of materials by continent; national accounts

Extraction, import and export of materials by continent; national accounts

Periods Extraction by type of material Total extraction (mln kg) Extraction by type of material Biomass (mln kg) Extraction by type of material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Extraction by type of material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material World Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Europe Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Asia Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Africa Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Oceania Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material North America Raw material Other products (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Total import (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Metal (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Import by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material World Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material Europe Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material Asia Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material Africa Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material Oceania Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material North America Raw material Other products (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Total export (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Biomass (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Metal (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Non-metallic minerals (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Fossil energy carriers (mln kg) Export by type of material Southern and Central America Raw material Other products (mln kg)
2021* 89,924 42,061 30,034 17,829 411,553 192,407 33,662 9,962 28,632 120,151 0 128,179 23,051 4,826 27,265 73,037 0 7,249 732 44 579 5,894 0 16,766 2,068 267 227 14,204 0 3,910 839 521 456 2,094 0 19,081 1,757 952 87 16,285 0 17,222 5,215 3,352 18 8,637 0 335,353 90,326 23,431 565 22,158 44,172 0 84,012 18,769 480 21,746 43,017 0 4,318 3,281 67 157 813 0 1,168 991 2 18 157 0 85 9 0 2 74 0 350 151 4 141 54 0 393 230 12 94 57 0
Source: CBS.
Explanation of symbols

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This table contains information about materials that enter or leave the Dutch economy through import, export and extraction. A distinction is made between raw products (resources), semi-manufactured products and finished products. Country or region of origin and destination is also included. Materials are recorded in kilos (physically). More figures on economy wide material flows can be found in table 'Extraction, import and export of materials by type; national accounts'. See section 3.

This table is part of the environmental accounts. Data of the environmental accounts are compiled according to concepts and definitions of the national accounts, which makes it possible to quantify the environmental effects of the economic activities for the Netherlands in a consistent manner. As a result, the figures may differ from data presented elsewhere on the website.

Data available from: 2004

Status of the figures:
Provisional figures.

Changes as of August 2023:
Provisional figures for 2021 have been added. Data for previous years are adjusted according to the revision policy (see: Status of the figures).

When will new figures be published?
New provisional figures are published annually, usually around August

Description topics

Extraction by type of material
Materials that are extracted from the environment and used by residents as input for the production process. Extraction comprises not only the mining and quarrying of minerals but also harvest of agricultural goods and the catch of non-cultivated fish.
Total extraction
Materials that are extracted from the environment and used by residents as input for the production process. Extraction comprises not only the mining and quarrying of minerals but also harvest of agricultural goods and the catch of non-cultivated fish.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Import by type of material
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
World
Imports from Europe
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Europe
Imports from Europe
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Asia
Imports from Asia
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Africa
Imports from Africa
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Oceania
Imports from Oceania
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
North America
Imports from North America
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Southern and Central America
Imports fromSouthern and Central America
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total import
The import of goods comprises goods, destined for Dutch residents that originate in other economies. This also included goods that, after import, leave the country again without any significant treatment taken place as long as these goods are owned by Dutch residents (re-exports).
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Export by type of material
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
World
Exports to Europe
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Europe
Exports to Europe
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Asia
Exports to Asia
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Africa
Exports to Africa
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Oceania
Exports to Oceania
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
North America
Exports toNorth America
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.
Southern and Central America
Exports to Southern and Central America
Raw material
Production phase: There are three kinds of phases of production: raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. For example, wheat is a commodity, flour is a semi-finished product, and bread is the finished product. The award is made on the basis of Eurostat a list which of the material flow accounts is part.
Total export
The export of goods comprises goods, supplied by Dutch residents, whose destiny is another county. This also included purchases in the Netherlands by foreigners.
Biomass
Organic matter.
Metal
Class of chemical elements that are to be characterized by conduction and gloss.
Non-metallic minerals
Inorganic minerals excluding metals and products thereof.
Fossil energy carriers
Oil, gas and coal are fossil fuels. They are also primary energy carriers because they are extracted from nature.
Other products
Mainly textile, cosmetics, furniture and toys.