Import into the Netherlands rose 8.3% year-on-year to EUR 59.2 billion in May 2026, driven by higher purchases from both EU countries (7.1%) and non-EU countries (9.3%). Among commodities, inbound shipments increased the most for mineral fuels and lubricants (+39.4%), chemical products (+8.0%), animal and vegetable oils (+6.5%), and beverages and tobacco (+3.3%). source: Statistics Netherlands

Imports in Netherlands averaged 16749.10 EUR Million from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 70818.00 EUR Million in October of 2022 and a record low of 584.90 EUR Million in August of 1960. This page provides the latest reported value for - Netherlands Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Netherlands Imports - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on July of 2026.

Imports in Netherlands is expected to be 59800.00 EUR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Netherlands Imports is projected to trend around 57800.00 EUR Million in 2027 and 59500.00 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 Imports
The Netherlands main imports are: fuel (29 percent of total imports), machinery (26 percent), food and live animals (8.6 percent), pharmaceuticals and electronics. Main import partners are: Germany (17 percent of total imports), Belgium (10 percent), China (8.5 percent), United Kingdom (6.9 percent), United States (6.6 percent), Russia and Italy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
59174.00 59217.00 70818.00 584.90 1960 - 2026 EUR Million Monthly


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