Netherlands (NLD) and Curaçao (CUW) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Netherlands-Curaçao Trade: In 2023, Netherlands exported $288M to Curaçao. The main products that Netherlands exported to Curaçao were Packaged Medicaments ($16.9M), Other Edible Preparations ($13.2M), and Other Furniture ($12.1M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Netherlands to Curaçao have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.82%, from $332M in 2018 to $288M in 2023.

In 2023, Netherlands did not export any services to Curaçao.

Curaçao-Netherlands Trade: In 2023, Curaçao exported $9.14M to Netherlands. The main products that Curaçao exported to Netherlands were Orthopedic Appliances ($3.87M), Flavored Water ($863k), and Scrap Iron ($598k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Curaçao to Netherlands have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.7%, from $21.5M in 2018 to $9.14M in 2023.

In 2018, Curaçao exported services to Netherlands worth $323M, with Travel ($222M), Other business services ($58.6M), and Government services, n.i.e. ($27.7M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2023, Netherlands ranked 26 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.08), and 9 in total exports ($599B). That same year, Curaçao ranked 174 in total exports ($370M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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Overview In N/A, Netherlands exported €N/A and imported €N/A from Curaçao, resulting in a N/A trade balance of €N/A. Between N/A and N/A the exports of Netherlands have N/A by €N/A (N/A) from €N/A to €N/A, while imports N/A by €N/A (N/A) from €N/A to €N/A.

Trade In N/A, the top exports of Netherlands to Curaçao were Cheese and curd (€1M), Edible products and preparations, n.e.s. (€1M), Alcoholic beverages (€1M), Medicaments (including veterinary medicaments) (€1M), and Iron and steel bars, rods, angles,... (€1M). In N/A the top imports of Netherlands from Curaçao were .

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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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In 2023, Netherlands exported $288M to Curaçao. The main products exported from Netherlands to Curaçao were Packaged Medicaments ($16.9M), Other Edible Preparations ($13.2M), and Other Furniture ($12.1M). During the last 5 years the exports of Netherlands to Curaçao have decreased at an annualized rate of 2.82%, from $332M in 2018 to $288M in 2023.

In 2018, Curaçao exported $9.14M to Netherlands. The main products exported from Curaçao to Netherlands were Orthopedic Appliances ($3.87M), Flavored Water ($863k), and Scrap Iron ($598k). During the last 5 years the exports of Curaçao to Netherlands have decreased at an annualized rate of 15.7%, from $21.5M in 2023 to $9.14M in 2018.

Exports from Netherlands () to Curaçao () (2023)

Exports from Curaçao () to Netherlands () (2023)

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Netherlands
Top DestinationGermany$96.9B

Curaçao
Top DestinationArmenia$212M

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

In 2023, countries that imported more from Netherlands than Curaçao included Germany ($96.9B), Belgium ($87B), and France ($67.3B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Curaçao than Netherlands included Armenia ($212M).

Difference in imports from Curaçao () and Netherlands () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - Curaçao

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

During 2023, Netherlands had a large net trade with Curaçao in the exports of Foodstuffs ($68.1M), Machines ($43.7M), and Chemical Products ($30.6M).

During 2018, Curaçao had a large net trade with Netherlands in the exports of Instruments ($4.48M), Metals ($1.24M), and Foodstuffs ($1.2M).

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In 2018, Curaçao exported services to Netherlands worth $323M, with Travel ($222M), Other business services ($58.6M), and Government services, n.i.e. ($27.7M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Curaçao () to Netherlands () (2018)

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Netherlands and Curaçao. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Netherlands indicates it has a comparative advantage over Curaçao. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Curaçao indicates it has a comparative advantage over Netherlands.

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Netherlands () to Curaçao () (2023)

Exports from Curaçao () to Netherlands () (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Curaçao () and Netherlands () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Netherlands - Curaçao

Bilateral Service Trade

Services Exports from Curaçao () to Netherlands () (2018)

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Product Space of Netherlands () and Curaçao () (2023)

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