Cyprus-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $599.48M total volume •Cyprus deficit: $421.05M

CyprusNetherlands

$89.21M

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsCyprus

$510.27M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$421.05M

Deficit for Cyprus

Total Trade

$599.48M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Cyprus and Netherlands. Green line shows exports from Cyprus, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Cyprus-Netherlands commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

CyprusNetherlands Exports

$89.21M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
24.6% top product
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$21.91M
24.6% of exports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$6.55M
7.3% of exports
3Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships
$5.42M
6.1% of exports
4Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method)
$4.77M
5.3% of exports
5Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined
$4.05M
4.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Cyprus's export portfolio to Netherlands demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NetherlandsCyprus Imports

$510.27M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
7.2% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$36.74M
7.2% of imports
2Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$27.28M
5.3% of imports
3Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$21.33M
4.2% of imports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$12.82M
2.5% of imports
5Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints
$9.82M
1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Cyprus's import pattern from Netherlands reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Cyprus demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude to Netherlands, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $599.48M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Cyprus-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $599.48 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Cyprus maintains a deficit of $421.05 million
  • Export Focus: Cyprus's primary exports include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $599.48M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Cyprus leveraging its comparative advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Cyprus's specialization in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crudecomplements Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $599.48M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $599.48M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $599.48 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Cyprus's trade deficit of $421.05 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Cyprus and Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $599.48 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Cyprus, with imports exceeding exportsby $421.05 million.

Export Strengths

Cyprus's exports to Netherlands total $89.21 million, with competitive advantages in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, representing $21.91M or24.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $510.27 million, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising7.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Cyprus's strategic sourcing from Netherlands. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023