Merchandise imports in Netherlands
Netherlands: Merchandise imports was 870.44 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Netherlands, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Netherlands is 870.44 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 70.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Netherlands peaked at 896.72 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.36 billion current US$, in 1960.
Netherlands ranks 5th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.57 billion current US$ | 5.36 billion current US$ | 12.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 40.11 billion current US$ | 15.69 billion current US$ | 77.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.88 billion current US$ | 61.65 billion current US$ | 104.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 163.19 billion current US$ | 125.87 billion current US$ | 206.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 352.79 billion current US$ | 208.64 billion current US$ | 580.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 574.57 billion current US$ | 500.80 billion current US$ | 645.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 796.64 billion current US$ | 595.12 billion current US$ | 896.72 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More private sector data for Netherlands
- Food exports 16.4% (2024)
- Food imports 13.3% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 64.7% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 139.5% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 62.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 989.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 306.53 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 18.2% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 64.2% (2024)
- Commercial service imports 261.56 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Netherlands?
- Merchandise imports in Netherlands was 870.44 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 896.72 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.36 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Netherlands rank for merchandise imports?
- Netherlands ranks 5th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.