International Trade in Services

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How many services are imported and exported from the Netherlands to other countries? Which services are imported and exported? Statistics Netherlands (CBS) researches and publishes quarterly figures on international trade in services.

These figures are of great importance for determining the gross domestic product (GDP). Internationally traded services accounts for more than ten per cent of the GDP. The results of the survey are used to support government strategies that aim to enhance trade policy and provide insight into the competitive position of the Netherlands in relation to other countries.

Next to international trade in services, in this survey we also ask that two specific forms of trade in goods be specified, namely merchanting trade (transit trade) and trade via Dutch custom warehouses. Please refer to our manual on International Trade in Services and frequently asked questions for more information.

Filling in the survey

Did you receive a letter or email asking you to provide data for this survey? Log in with the username (gebruikersnaam) and password (wachtwoord) stated in the letters or emails to enter the secure link https://antwoord.cbs.nl/ and fill in the survey.

Lost your login details? Request login details (only Dutch).

The IDEP application allows you to submit you data manually or by importing it from a file. More information you can find in our instruction videos, in the manual on International Trade in Services and in the manual IDEP for International Trade in Services. You can also choose whether you want to respond on the Dutch or English questionnaire.

Video Questionnaire manual data entry

 
[video: https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/video/993a1eff05134eb98ebad7956d6010bb] 

Video Questionnaire importing data

 
[video: https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/video/4d09f3701f254c939865ee0a3a25aefe] 

Consolidation

Is your business part of a group company structure? For some group companies, you will need to submit consolidated data. You can find them in the online questionnaire. You can find more information at: Consolidated reporting.

Privacy

The statistical overviews by Statistics Netherlands are compiled in such a way that no data can be traced back to individuals, companies or institutions. The data you submit will only be used to compile statistics.

Find out more about how Statistics Netherlands handles data by visiting these webpages:

Obligatory data delivery

As required by the Statistics Netherlands’ law, Statistics Netherlands uses as much data as possible from other institutions' files. We examine the usability, timeliness and completeness of the data. If the files do not contain the required data or do not contain it in time, we may request the data from businesses. Under the Law, you are obliged to deliver the requested data on time, completely and free of charge. Failure to do so may cost you money via a fine or an administrative penalty. More information on the obligation and enforcement can be found at: Enforcement.

Research results

You can find the results of this survey at:

Statistics Netherlands also publishes more data on other surveys:

More information and contact

For further information, please visit the frequently asked questions page. Did not find what you were looking for? Find our contact details here.

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