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Netherlands-China, Hong Kong SAR Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.92B total volume •Netherlands deficit: $3.15B

Netherlands → China, Hong Kong SAR

$2.39B

Exports (2023)

China, Hong Kong SAR → Netherlands

$5.54B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.15B

Deficit for Netherlands

Total Trade

$7.92B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Netherlands and China, Hong Kong SAR. 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-China, Hong Kong SAR commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Netherlands → China, Hong Kong SAR Exports

$2.39B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
9.1% top product
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$216.01M
9.1% of exports
2Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers
$194.21M
8.1% of exports
3Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$84.00M
3.5% of exports
4Vaccines: for human medicine
$68.20M
2.9% of exports
5Communication 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
$67.43M
2.8% of exports
6Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight)
$65.36M
2.7% of exports
7Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$62.69M
2.6% of exports
8Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$55.32M
2.3% of exports
9Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$53.70M
2.3% of exports
10Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906
$53.08M
2.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to China, Hong Kong SAR demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China, Hong Kong SAR → Netherlands Imports

$5.54B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
25.5% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$1.41B
25.5% of imports
2Communication 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
$580.79M
10.5% of imports
3Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
$258.11M
4.7% of imports
4Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
$212.30M
3.8% of imports
5Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$202.00M
3.6% of imports
6Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$172.51M
3.1% of imports
7Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$153.56M
2.8% of imports
8Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$144.88M
2.6% of imports
9Electrical static converters
$101.69M
1.8% of imports
10Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$78.09M
1.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from China, Hong Kong SAR reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 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 exportingtelephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks to China, Hong Kong SAR, 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 $7.92B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-China, Hong Kong SAR Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.92 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a deficit of $3.15 billion
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers, electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China, Hong Kong SAR include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, communication 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, units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
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 $7.92B 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 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

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 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networkscomplements China, Hong Kong SAR's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.92B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.92B 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 $7.92 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade deficit of $3.15 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 turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellers present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks 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 China, Hong Kong SAR represents a total trade volume of $7.92 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Netherlands, with imports exceeding exportsby $3.15 billion.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to China, Hong Kong SAR total $2.39 billion, with competitive advantages in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, representing $216.01M or9.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China, Hong Kong SAR amount to $5.54 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks comprising25.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Netherlands's strategic sourcing from China, Hong Kong SAR. 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