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Netherlands-Seychelles Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $24.45M total volume •Netherlands surplus: $9.28M

NetherlandsSeychelles

$16.86M

Exports (2023)

SeychellesNetherlands

$7.59M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$9.28M

Surplus for Netherlands

Total Trade

$24.45M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

NetherlandsSeychelles Exports

$16.86M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.8% top product
1Beer: made from malt
$1.82M
10.8% of exports
2Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%
$688,512
4.1% of exports
3Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
$671,878
4.0% of exports
4Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
$639,739
3.8% of exports
5Margarine: excluding liquid margarine
$532,571
3.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Netherlands's export portfolio to Seychelles demonstrates strategic specialization, with beer: made from malt representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SeychellesNetherlands Imports

$7.59M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
96.6% concentration
1Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)
$7.33M
96.6% of imports
2Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
$97,836
1.3% of imports
3Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
$37,635
0.5% of imports
4Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4
$22,483
0.3% of imports
5Liqueurs and cordials
$11,856
0.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Netherlands's import pattern from Seychelles reveals significant dependencyin fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), 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 exportingbeer: made from malt to Seychelles, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ 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 $24.45M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Netherlands-Seychelles Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $24.45 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Netherlands maintains a surplus of $9.28 million
  • Export Focus: Netherlands's primary exports include beer: made from malt, dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%, iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Seychelles include fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products, poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g

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 $24.45M 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 beer: made from malt.

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 beer: made from maltcomplements Seychelles's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $24.45M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $24.45M 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 $24.45 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in beer: made from malt and fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Netherlands's trade surplus of $9.28 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 dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6% present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), 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 beer: made from malt 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 Seychelles represents a total trade volume of $24.45 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Netherlands, with exports exceeding importsby $9.28 million.

Export Strengths

Netherlands's exports to Seychelles total $16.86 million, with competitive advantages in beer: made from malt, representing $1.82M or10.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Seychelles amount to $7.59 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), with Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) comprising96.6% 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