Netherlands-Morocco Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.10B total volume •Netherlands surplus: $302.60M

NetherlandsMorocco

$1.20B

Exports (2023)

MoroccoNetherlands

$900.34M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$302.60M

Surplus for Netherlands

Total Trade

$2.10B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

NetherlandsMorocco Exports

$1.20B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
8.3% top product
1Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$99.77M
8.3% of exports
2Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$70.23M
5.8% of exports
3Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
$65.23M
5.4% of exports
4Petroleum 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
$57.55M
4.8% of exports
5Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$36.25M
3.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Morocco demonstrates strategic specialization, with oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MoroccoNetherlands Imports

$900.34M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
6.7% concentration
1Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers
$60.31M
6.7% of imports
2Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled
$56.55M
6.3% of imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$55.35M
6.1% of imports
4Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled
$46.72M
5.2% of imports
5Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
$35.96M
4.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Morocco reveals strategic sourcingin crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers, 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 exportingoils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 to Morocco, 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 $2.10B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Morocco Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.10 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a surplus of $302.60 million
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204, dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Morocco include crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers, vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc

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 $2.10B 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 oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707.

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 oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707complements Morocco's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.10B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.10B 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 $2.10 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 and crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade surplus of $302.60 million strengthens 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 ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers, 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 oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 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 Morocco represents a total trade volume of $2.10 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Netherlands, with exports exceeding importsby $302.60 million.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Morocco total $1.20 billion, with competitive advantages in oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, representing $99.77M or8.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Morocco amount to $900.34 million, highlighting economic interdependence in crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers, with Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers comprising6.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Netherlands's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. 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