Netherlands Major Imports by Category and Value

Petroleum crude oil and petroleum ether dominate the import landscape, collectively exceeding $80 billion in value. High-value technology, specifically the iphone 11 at $23 billion, and laptop stands represent significant consumer electronics demand. Additionally, pharmaceutical imports like medicaments and toxins highlight a robust healthcare and chemical sector within the 2024 trade data.

Germany remains the primary trade partner, accounting for 26.55% of total import value. The United States (16.38%) and Belgium (15.36%) also maintain substantial market shares. This data indicates a strong reliance on established Western economies, with the top four suppliers—including China—controlling over 72% of the total import market.

Ireland stands out as a high-growth partner with a 17.9% increase, reaching $15.1 billion. In contrast, China maintains a much higher total volume of $55.6 billion but shows a more modest 2.43% growth rate. This identifies Ireland as a rapidly emerging source of imports compared to the more established, slower-growing Chinese market.