Netherlands

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Netherlands. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Population: 17.70 million (2022)
GDP: 991.12 trillion USD (2022)
Corporate Tax Rate: 25.8%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 26.25% - 49.50%
Major Exports: The top exports of Netherlands are Refined Petroleum ($68.1B), Broadcasting Equipment ($21B), Machinery Having Individual Functions ($19.9B), Packaged Medicaments ($16.3B), and Crude Petroleum ($15.3B), exporting mostly to Germany ($131B), Belgium ($94.3B), France ($59.9B), United Kingdom ($38.2B), and Italy ($34.5B). In 2022, Netherlands was the world's biggest exporter of Photo Lab Equipment ($7.53B), Coal Tar Oil ($5.47B), Other live plants, cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn ($4.7B), Cut Flowers ($4.04B), and Malt Extract ($3.83B).
Major Imports: The top imports of Netherlands are Crude Petroleum ($68.9B), Refined Petroleum ($51.1B), Petroleum Gas ($34.7B), Broadcasting Equipment ($23.4B), and Computers ($22.3B), importing mostly from Germany ($109B), China ($94.5B), United States ($68.3B), Belgium ($65.7B), and United Kingdom ($41.9B). In 2022, Netherlands was the world's biggest importer of Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($13.6B), Coal Tar Oil ($6.91B), Alcohol > 80% ABV ($2.53B), Inedible Fats and Oils ($2.47B), and Cocoa Beans ($1.68B).