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Netherlands-Ethiopia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $387.16M total volume •Netherlands deficit: $36.05M

NetherlandsEthiopia

$175.56M

Exports (2023)

EthiopiaNetherlands

$211.60M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$36.05M

Deficit for Netherlands

Total Trade

$387.16M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Netherlands and Ethiopia. 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-Ethiopia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

NetherlandsEthiopia Exports

$175.56M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
28.6% top product
1Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN
$50.13M
28.6% of exports
2Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides
$13.76M
7.8% of exports
3Communication 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
$11.37M
6.5% of exports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$8.60M
4.9% of exports
5Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$3.59M
2.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Ethiopia demonstrates strategic specialization, with turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EthiopiaNetherlands Imports

$211.60M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
66.5% concentration
1Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh
$140.69M
66.5% of imports
2Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies
$19.73M
9.3% of imports
3Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips
$16.63M
7.9% of imports
4Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$8.21M
3.9% of imports
5Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh
$4.08M
1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Ethiopia reveals strategic sourcingin flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, 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 exportingturbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn to Ethiopia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $387.16M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Ethiopia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $387.16 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a deficit of $36.05 million
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides, 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ethiopia include flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, chrysanthemums or lillies, plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $387.16M 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 turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn.

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

1

Comparative Advantage

Netherlands's specialization in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kncomplements Ethiopia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $387.16M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $387.16M 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 $387.16 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn and flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade deficit of $36.05 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, 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 turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn 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 Ethiopia represents a total trade volume of $387.16 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Netherlands, with imports exceeding exportsby $36.05 million.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Ethiopia total $175.56 million, with competitive advantages in turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kn, representing $50.13M or28.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ethiopia amount to $211.60 million, highlighting economic interdependence in flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, with Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh comprising66.5% of total imports.

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