Netherlands (NLD) and Germany (DEU) Trade | OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Netherlands-Germany In 2020, Netherlands exported $105B to Germany. The main products that Netherlands exported to Germany are Refined Petroleum ($6.37B), Packaged Medicaments ($4.02B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($3.71B). During the last 25 years the exports of Netherlands to Germany have increased at an annualized rate of 3.52%, from $44.4B in 1995 to $105B in 2020.

In 2020, Netherlands exported services to Germany worth $27.1B, with Transportation ($7.22B), Other business services ($6.89B), and Travel ($4.77B) being the largest in terms of value.

Germany-Netherlands In 2020, Germany exported $84.8B to Netherlands. The main products that Germany exported to Netherlands were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($4.67B), Packaged Medicaments ($4.28B), and Cars ($3.87B). During the last 25 years the exports of Germany to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 3.3%, from $37.6B in 1995 to $84.8B in 2020.

In 2020, Germany exported services to Netherlands worth $15.9B, with Other business services ($5.25B), Travel ($2.48B), and Transportation ($2.47B) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2020, Netherlands ranked 22 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.13), and 6 in total exports ($511B). That same year, Germany ranked 4 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.88), and 3 in total exports ($1.33T).

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Overview In October 2022, Netherlands exported €11.8B and imported €8.51B from Germany, resulting in a positive trade balance of €3.28B. Between October 2021 and October 2022 the exports of Netherlands have increased by €1.86B (18.7%) from €9.93B to €11.8B, while imports increased by €848M (11.1%) from €7.66B to €8.51B.

Trade In October 2022, the top exports of Netherlands to Germany were Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s., and parts, n.e.s.,... (€386M), Medicaments (including veterinary medicaments) (€226M), Crude vegetable materials, n.e.s. (€223M), Fruit and nuts (not including oil... (€222M), and Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof;... (€193M). In October 2022 the top imports of Netherlands from Germany were Motor cars and other motor vehicles... (€361M), Medicaments (including veterinary medicaments) (€260M), Other machinery and equipment specialized for... (€193M), Petroleum oils and oils obtained from... (€163M), and Miscellaneous chemical products, n.e.s. (€160M).

Growth In October 2022, the increase in Netherlands's year-by-year exports to Germany was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Automatic data-processing machines and units thereof;... (€37M or 23.7%), Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s., and parts, n.e.s.,... (€35M or 9.97%), and Oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits of a... (€33M or 34.7%). In October 2022, the increase in Netherlands's year-by-year imports from Germany was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in Motor cars and other motor vehicles... (€74M or 25.8%), Motor vehicles for the transport of... (€43M or 108%), and Motor cycles (including mopeds) and cycles,... (€19M or 24.1%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2021 - October 2022): €1.86B, (18.7%)

IMPORT GROWTH (October 2021 - October 2022): €848M, (11.1%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Netherlands. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Netherlands over time.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2020, Netherlands exported $105B to Germany. The main products exported from Netherlands to Germany were Refined Petroleum ($6.37B), Packaged Medicaments ($4.02B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($3.71B). During the last 25 years the exports of Netherlands to Germany have increased at an annualized rate of 3.52%, from $44.4B in 1995 to $105B in 2020.

In 2020, Germany exported $84.8B to Netherlands. The main products exported from Germany to Netherlands were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($4.67B), Packaged Medicaments ($4.28B), and Cars ($3.87B). During the last 25 years the exports of Germany to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 3.3%, from $37.6B in 1995 to $84.8B in 2020.

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Netherlands
Top Destination: Germany, $105B

Germany
Top Destination: United States, $116B

This map shows whether countries import more from Netherlands or Germany. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Netherlands and Germany or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2019, countries that imported more from Netherlands than Germany were Belgium ($56.1B), Nigeria ($4.58B), and Cayman Islands ($1.99B).

In 2019, countries that imported more from Germany than Netherlands were United States ($116B), China ($106B), and Austria ($64.4B).

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - Germany

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This chart compares trade between Netherlands and Germany by product, considering products traded by both, Netherlands and Germany.

During 2020, Netherlands had a large net trade with Germany in the exports of Machines ($20.4B), Chemical Products ($15.6B), and Mineral Products ($9.52B).

During 2020, Germany had a large net trade with Netherlands in the exports of Machines ($17.8B), Chemical Products ($16.8B), and Transportation ($8.63B).

Service Trade

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Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2020, Netherlands exported services to Germany worth $27.1B, with Transportation ($7.22B), Other business services ($6.89B), and Travel ($4.77B) being the largest in terms of value.

In 2020, Germany exported services to Netherlands worth $15.9B, with Other business services ($5.25B), Travel ($2.48B), and Transportation ($2.47B) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

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This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow. This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more Netherlands has comparative advantage over Germany. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Germany has comparative advantage over Netherlands.

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