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Throughput in Dutch seaports at record level
In 2018, the total volume of incoming and outgoing cargo shipments to and from Dutch seaports reached a historic high of almost 605 million tonnes.
Russian boycott will cost Dutch economy 300 million euros
The export value of goods covered by Russian boycott amounted to more than 500 million euros in 2013. The Netherlands earned approximately 300 million euros and about 5,000 jobs were involved.
Substantial increase immigration from former Soviet Union
On 1 January last year, 65 thousand Soviet Union nationals were living in the Netherlands. Among them were 16 thousand children born in the Netherlands. Another 49 thousand Soviet citizens are...
Export food products hit by Russian import ban comes to virtual standstill
After the trade barriers between the Russian Federation and the European Union became effective, the value of export of food products to Russia was reduced almost by half. Exports of machinery and...
EU’s share in Dutch exports has fallen slightly
Nearly 71 percent of Dutch goods exports in 2018 went to other countries within the EU, although the EU's share has declined slightly relative to 2010.
Only 0.1 percent of Dutch exports directly hit by Russian boycott
Only 0.1 percent of total Dutch exports of goods is affected by the Russian boycott of agricultural products, but the boycott predominantly concerns exports of products made in the Netherlands, which...
Eurozone increasingly important for Greek trade
The importance of the eurozone as a trading partner for Greece has increased substantially in 2015. In the past, the eurozone was less relevant for Greece as a trading partner. EU member state...
Agricultural exports under pressure
In the first four months of 2015, the value of agricultural exports was 2.7 percent down from the same period last year. The value of exports of dairy, cattle and meat fell substantially. Exports of...
Non-EU exports vital for Friesland and North Brabant
Friesland and North Brabant are the biggest exporters of goods to countries outside the EU.
Nearly 180 thousand jobs filled by Polish workers
In 2017, over 838 thousand jobs in the Netherlands were filled by foreign workers. Polish workers constitute the largest group, occupying nearly 180 thousand jobs.
International trade up in March
The value of imports and exports of goods in March 2004 was substantially higher than in March 2003. Imports reached 19.2 billion euro, up 5 percent on March 2003. Exports reached 22.1 billion euro,...
Oil tankers dominate short sea shipping
Dutch ports handled a total of nearly 570 million tons of goods in 2014. Nearly half (48 percent) was carried by coastal shipping also referred to as short sea shipping. The rest of the goods were...
Traffic growth in ports driven by container sector
Container transhipment increased substantially at Dutch seaports in 2017.
EU more important trading partner for Ukraine than vice versa
Ukraine is a very small trading partner for the European Union (EU)
Investing abroad and trade relationships
Over half of enterprises outside the service sector with stakes in a foreign business in 2014 also maintained a trade relationship with the country where that business is located.
Dramatic downturn trade with Libya
The Arab League currently comprises 22 Arab nations. Dutch trade with member state Libya dropped most dramatically.
Former Soviet republics account for one percent of Dutch trade
In 2012, the value of imports from the constituent republics of the former Soviet Union amounted to nearly 5 billion euros. The value of exports exceeded 4 billion euros. Imports to and exports from...
Natural gas trade deficit for the first time in 2018
The Netherlands became a net importer of natural gas last year. Natural gas had an import value of almost 12 billion euros, an increase of 43 percent on 2017.