The United Kingdom is a major trading partner of the Netherlands. In terms of imports, the country is the fifth most important trading partner with a share of nearly 7 percent. It ranks fourth in exports with a share of 8 percent.
Import top 5 countries
Imports increased above average
In 2010, the United Kingdom imported goods worth 22 billion euros. This is 26 percent more than in 2009 and higher than the total Dutch import increase of 21 percent.
Exports to the United Kingdom were nearly €30 billion in 2010. This is a 14 percent increase over 2009. Total Dutch export value increased by 20 percent.
Value of imports from the United Kingdom, 2010
Fossil fuels, chemicals and machinery determine the input of the film
Roughly 80 percent of imports from the United Kingdom in 2010 consisted of fossil fuels, chemicals and machinery. Due to higher oil prices, the value of fossil fuel imports increased by 45 percent to 8.2 billion euros. About half of the €4.3 billion worth of chemical imports were pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical products, of which pharmaceuticals were the most important. As for machinery (import value 5 billion euros), office machines and cars are mainly imported.
Export to top 5 countries
Machinery is an important export item
Machinery is the most important export product, accounting for 30 percent of total Dutch exports to the United Kingdom. Other important export items are telecommunication equipment and office machinery. It plays an important role in the export of fruits and vegetables and meat. The United Kingdom is among the top 3 most important customers for all these products.
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Source: Stateline
