Netherlands
U.S. Trade with Netherlands in 2024
Total Export Value
$3.11 Billion
3-Year Average
$3.1 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1.8% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Netherlands in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $464.94 Million | 89,005 | $406.28 Million | 26% |
| Distilled Spirits | $452.2 Million | --- | $149.31 Million | 668% |
| Ethanol (non-bev.) | $299.96 Million | --- | $144.11 Million | 325% |
| Soybeans | $242.56 Million | 584,248 | $570.38 Million | -47% |
| Food Preparations | $193.92 Million | 12,710 | $197.45 Million | 13% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $163.11 Million | 8,949 | $146.56 Million | -1% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $125.48 Million | 11,802 | $140.19 Million | 27% |
| Essential Oils | $123.69 Million | 12,459 | $142.26 Million | 35% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $122.52 Million | 44,614 | $119.91 Million | 37% |
| Planting Seeds | $92.31 Million | 8,695 | $108 Million | -15% |
Data and Analysis
The turnover of the Dutch retail sector was valued at $58 billion in 2024. The sector is relatively consolidated, with the two largest food retailers controlling almost 60 percent of the market. Due to rising retail prices, consumers visit multiple supermarkets and increasingly choose private label products.
The Netherlands expects a strong apple and pear harvest in 2025, following a season of favorable growing conditions. Apple production is projected to reach 226,000 metric tons (up 17 percent from last year), led by Elstar, Jonagold, and Kanzi varieties.
The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, as well as demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in the Netherlands.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for its first-ever regional agricultural trade mission to Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17 – 20, 2023.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2019—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 126,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2019/2020 marketing year; and Changes in destinations...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2015—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture changes in destination of 217,000 tons of soybeans from unknown destinations to the Netherlands for delivery during the 2015/2016 marketing year. The marketing...