Netherlands-Brazil Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $15.34B total volume •Netherlands deficit: $8.82B

NetherlandsBrazil

$3.26B

Exports (2023)

BrazilNetherlands

$12.08B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.82B

Deficit for Netherlands

Total Trade

$15.34B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

NetherlandsBrazil Exports

$3.26B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
44.0% top product
1Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$1.43B
44.0% of exports
2Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$57.65M
1.8% of exports
3Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
$41.47M
1.3% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate or other inorganic non-fertilizing substances, mixtures thereof
$41.30M
1.3% of exports
5Vaccines: for veterinary medicine
$39.15M
1.2% of exports
6Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
$35.54M
1.1% of exports
7Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$33.72M
1.0% of exports
8Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
$30.42M
0.9% of exports
9Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium
$28.88M
0.9% of exports
10Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$27.95M
0.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Brazil demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BrazilNetherlands Imports

$12.08B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
29.2% concentration
1Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$3.53B
29.2% of imports
2Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$871.01M
7.2% of imports
3Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$670.86M
5.6% of imports
4Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated
$617.63M
5.1% of imports
5Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$539.71M
4.5% of imports
6Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium
$474.14M
3.9% of imports
7Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$450.37M
3.7% of imports
8Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher
$379.79M
3.1% of imports
9Meat and edible meat offal: salted, in brine, dried or smoked, and edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal, other than of primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatees, dugongs, seals, sea lions, walruses, reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
$278.90M
2.3% of imports
10Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$243.25M
2.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Brazil reveals significant dependencyin oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Netherlands demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils to Brazil, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $15.34B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Brazil Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $15.34 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a deficit of $8.82 billion
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10, dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Brazil include oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $15.34B 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 Netherlands leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils.

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

Netherlands's specialization in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oilscomplements Brazil's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $15.34B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $15.34B 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 $15.34 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils and oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade deficit of $8.82 billion 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 food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, 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 petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils 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 Netherlands and Brazil represents a total trade volume of $15.34 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Netherlands, with imports exceeding exportsby $8.82 billion.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Brazil total $3.26 billion, with competitive advantages in petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, representing $1.43B or44.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Brazil amount to $12.08 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude, with Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude comprising29.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Netherlands's strategic sourcing from Brazil. 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