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2021
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Exports: $43.1B, Rnk 4 / 222

2021
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Top Product: $2.46B, Refined Petroleum

2021
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Exports: $34.6B, Rnk 3 / 222

2021
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Top Product: $8.41B, Crude Petroleum

2021
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Economic Complexity (ECI): ECI 1.09, Rnk 22 / 131

2021
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Economic Complexity (ECI): ECI 1.43, Rnk 11 / 131

2021
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GDP: $1.02T, CURRENT US$
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2011-2021
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GDP GROWTH: 12.5%, CURRENT US$
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2021
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 GDP: $3.19T, CURRENT US$
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2011-2021
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GDP GROWTH: 19.1%, CURRENT US$
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2021
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GDP PC : $58,061, CURRENT US$
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2011-2021
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GDP PC GROWTH: 7.06%, CURRENT US$
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2021
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GDP PC: $47,334, CURRENT US$
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2011-2021
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GDP PC GROWTH: 11.9%, CURRENT US$
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About

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Netherlands-United Kingdom In 2021, Netherlands exported $43.1B to United Kingdom. The main products that Netherlands exported to United Kingdom are Refined Petroleum ($2.46B), Office Machine Parts ($1.29B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($1.15B). During the last 26 years the exports of Netherlands to United Kingdom have increased at an annualized rate of 3.77%, from $16.5B in 1995 to $43.1B in 2021.

In 2020, Netherlands exported services to United Kingdom worth $25.2B, with Other business services ($8.52B), Transportation ($4.81B), and Computer and information services ($4.55B) being the largest in terms of value.

United Kingdom-Netherlands In 2021, United Kingdom exported $34.6B to Netherlands. The main products that United Kingdom exported to Netherlands were Crude Petroleum ($8.41B), Refined Petroleum ($2.13B), and Petroleum Gas ($1.6B). During the last 26 years the exports of United Kingdom to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 2.58%, from $17.8B in 1995 to $34.6B in 2021.

In 2019, United Kingdom exported services to Netherlands worth $17.3B, with Other business services ($7.18B), Financial services ($4.94B), and Travel ($1.9B) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2021,  Netherlands ranked 22 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.09), and 6 in total exports ($642B). That same year, United Kingdom ranked 11 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.43), and 13 in total exports ($420B).

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October, 2022

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Overview In October 2022, Netherlands exported €3.6B and imported €2.19B from United Kingdom, resulting in a positive trade balance of €1.41B. Between October 2021 and October 2022 the exports of Netherlands have increased by €513M (16.6%) from €3.08B to €3.6B, while imports increased by €230M (11.7%) from €1.96B to €2.19B.

Trade In October 2022, the top exports of Netherlands to United Kingdom were Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s., and parts, n.e.s.,... (€111M), Crude vegetable materials, n.e.s. (€98M), Instruments and appliances, n.e.s., for medical,... (€90M), Petroleum oils and oils obtained from... (€88M), and Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves... (€81M). In October 2022 the top imports of Netherlands from United Kingdom were Petroleum oils and oils obtained from... (€256M), Petroleum oils and oils obtained from... (€68M), Medicaments (including veterinary medicaments) (€38M), Telecommunications equipment, n.e.s., and parts, n.e.s.,... (€30M), and Instruments and appliances, n.e.s., for medical,... (€30M).

Growth In October 2022, the increase in Netherlands's year-by-year exports to United Kingdom was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves... (€37M or 84.1%), Instruments and appliances, n.e.s., for medical,... (€19M or 26.8%), and Engines and motors, non-electric (other than... (€17M or 77.3%). In October 2022, the increase in Netherlands's year-by-year imports  from United Kingdom was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Instruments and appliances, n.e.s., for medical,... (€15M or 100%), Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms (€9M or 300%), and Miscellaneous chemical products, n.e.s. (€8M or 47.1%).

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2021 - October 2022): €513M, (16.6%)

IMPORT GROWTH (October 2021 - October 2022): €230M, (11.7%)

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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Historical Data

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Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2021, Netherlands exported $43.1B to United Kingdom. The main products exported from Netherlands to United Kingdom were Refined Petroleum ($2.46B), Office Machine Parts ($1.29B), and Broadcasting Equipment ($1.15B). During the last 26 years the exports of Netherlands to United Kingdom have increased at an annualized rate of 3.77%, from $16.5B in 1995 to $43.1B in 2021.

In 2021, United Kingdom exported $34.6B to Netherlands. The main products exported from United Kingdom to Netherlands were Crude Petroleum ($8.41B), Refined Petroleum ($2.13B), and Petroleum Gas ($1.6B). During the last 26 years the exports of United Kingdom to Netherlands have increased at an annualized rate of 2.58%, from $17.8B in 1995 to $34.6B in 2021.

Market Competitiveness

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Netherlands
Top Destination: Germany, $129B

United Kingdom
Top Destination: United States, $56.1B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from Netherlands than United Kingdom were Germany ($129B), Belgium ($80.2B), and France ($57.1B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from United Kingdom than Netherlands were United States ($56.1B), Ireland ($28.4B), and Switzerland ($25.7B).

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - United Kingdom

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

During 2021, Netherlands had a large net trade with United Kingdom in the exports of Machines ($10.2B), Chemical Products ($5.85B), and Mineral Products ($4.74B).

During 2021, United Kingdom had a large net trade with Netherlands in the exports of Mineral Products ($12.9B), Machines ($5.86B), and Chemical Products ($5.11B).

Service Trade

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Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2020, Netherlands exported services to United Kingdom worth $25.2B, with Other business services ($8.52B), Transportation ($4.81B), and Computer and information services ($4.55B) being the largest in terms of value.

In 2019, United Kingdom exported services to Netherlands worth $17.3B, with Other business services ($7.18B), Financial services ($4.94B), and Travel ($1.9B) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Economic Complexity

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Competitive Landscape

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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 United Kingdom. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more United Kingdom has comparative advantage over Netherlands.

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