The export value of goods from the Netherlands demonstrated steady growth from 1990 to 2023, with significant surges during periods of economic expansion. In the early 1990s, exports increased moderately, reaching €160.9 billion in 1994, driven by the European Union's economic integration and the Single Market's establishment. By 2000, exports climbed to €233.1 billion, fueled by the global economic boom and the Netherlands’ strategic position as a trading hub.
The 2000s marked remarkable growth, with exports nearly doubling from €296.0 billion in 2003 to €637.9 billion in 2008. This expansion coincided with rising global demand and technological advancements. However, the 2009 global financial crisis caused a sharp decline to €497.9 billion. Recovery followed, with exports peaking at €964.8 billion in 2022, bolstered by robust trade partnerships and the global resurgence in demand post-COVID-19. The Netherlands' role as a leader in high-value goods and re-exports continues to drive its trade performance.
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