Netherlands-Samoa Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.81M total volume •Netherlands surplus: $26,104

NetherlandsSamoa

$1.42M

Exports (2023)

SamoaNetherlands

$1.39M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$26,104

Surplus for Netherlands

Total Trade

$2.81M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

NetherlandsSamoa Exports

$1.42M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
79.1% top product
1Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
$1.12M
79.1% of exports
2Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$70,996
5.0% of exports
3Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen
$37,204
2.6% 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
$34,451
2.4% of exports
5Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers
$34,360
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Samoa demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SamoaNetherlands Imports

$1.39M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
44.8% concentration
1Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
$622,602
44.8% of imports
2Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$495,308
35.6% of imports
3Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$123,261
8.9% of imports
4Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$79,076
5.7% of imports
5Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber
$69,334
5.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Samoa reveals strategic sourcingin printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91, 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 exportingvegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen to Samoa, 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 $2.81M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Samoa Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.81 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a surplus of $26.10 thousand
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material, meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Samoa include printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91, plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather

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 $2.81M 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 vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.

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 vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozencomplements Samoa's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.81M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.81M 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 $2.81 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen and printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade surplus of $26.10 thousand 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 reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91, 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 vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen 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 Samoa represents a total trade volume of $2.81 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Netherlands, with exports exceeding importsby $26.10 thousand.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Samoa total $1.42 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, representing $1.12M or79.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Samoa amount to $1.39 million, highlighting economic interdependence in printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91, with Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 comprising44.8% 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