Recent Developments in Dutch Exports to Germany

This Economic Brief examines recent developments in Dutch exports to Germany. 

Highlights

• While the value of Dutch goods exports to Germany has been increasing, the value-added of Dutch origin exports to Germany is declining slightly
• The share of re-exports in total exports to Germany has increased, while the share of domestically produced exports has been declining
• Trade with Germany is lower than predicted by a gravity model of trade between the two countries
• The Netherlands is more diversified that Germany in the economic activity of exports, and less diversified in trading partners

Information and identifiers

Economic Brief 082. November 2024. Brussels. PDF 20 pp. Tab. Graph. Bibliogr. Free.

KC-BE-24-004-EN-N (online) 
ISBN 978-92-68-12538-0 (online) 
ISSN 2443-8030 (online)
doi:10.2765/29992 (online)

JEL classification: F10, F12, F44.

Disclaimer

European Economy Economic Briefs are written by the staff of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs to inform discussion on economic policy and to stimulate debate. The views expressed in this document are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the European Commission.