Exports from the Netherlands increased 2.1% year-on-year to EUR 65.8 billion in May 2026, attributed to stronger shipments to EU countries (7.3%), while exports to non-EU countries fell 5.7%. Export growth was primarily driven by mineral fuels and lubricants (+40.5%), chemical products (+9.5%), and raw materials (+7.0%). source: Statistics Netherlands

Exports in Netherlands averaged 18852.92 EUR Million from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 81661.00 EUR Million in September of 2022 and a record low of 494.60 EUR Million in January of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - Netherlands Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Netherlands Exports - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on July of 2026.

Exports in Netherlands is expected to be 68200.00 EUR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Netherlands Exports is projected to trend around 68200.00 EUR Million in 2027 and 70000.00 EUR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 6655.00 7736.00 EUR Million May 2026
Exports 65829.00 66954.00 EUR Million May 2026
Imports 59174.00 59217.00 EUR Million May 2026
Terms of Trade 96.90 98.90 points May 2026


Netherlands Exports
The Netherlands is the third largest exporter in the Euro Area and derives more than two-thirds of its GDP from merchandise trade. Main exports are: machinery and transport equipment (28 percent of total exports), mineral fuels (23 percent), food (11 percent), clothing and footwear (10 percent) and pharmaceuticals (5 percent). Over 60 percent of total exports is sent to European Union countries. Main partners are: Germany (24 percent of total exports), Belgium (12 percent), France (9 percent), United Kingdom (8 percent), United States, Italy and Japan.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
65829.00 66954.00 81661.00 494.60 1960 - 2026 EUR Million Monthly


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