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Netherlands-North Macedonia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $340.15M total volume •Netherlands surplus: $92.80M

NetherlandsNorth Macedonia

$216.48M

Exports (2023)

North MacedoniaNetherlands

$123.68M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$92.80M

Surplus for Netherlands

Total Trade

$340.15M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

NetherlandsNorth Macedonia Exports

$216.48M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
21.2% top product
1Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides
$45.79M
21.2% of exports
2Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$45.70M
21.1% of exports
3Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$7.60M
3.5% of exports
4Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$7.23M
3.3% of exports
5Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87
$6.10M
2.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to North Macedonia demonstrates strategic specialization, with salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

North MacedoniaNetherlands Imports

$123.68M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
9.2% concentration
1Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips
$11.38M
9.2% of imports
2Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$9.19M
7.4% of imports
3Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)
$8.49M
6.9% of imports
4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$6.54M
5.3% of imports
5Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602
$6.04M
4.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from North Macedonia reveals significant dependencyin plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips, 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 exportingsalts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides to North Macedonia, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $340.15M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-North Macedonia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $340.15 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a surplus of $92.80 million
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides, chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from North Macedonia include plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips, shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)

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 $340.15M 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 salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides.

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 salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azidescomplements North Macedonia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $340.15M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $340.15M 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 $340.15 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides and plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade surplus of $92.80 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips, 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 salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides 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 North Macedonia represents a total trade volume of $340.15 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Netherlands, with exports exceeding importsby $92.80 million.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to North Macedonia total $216.48 million, with competitive advantages in salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides, representing $45.79M or21.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from North Macedonia amount to $123.68 million, highlighting economic interdependence in plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips, with Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips comprising9.2% 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