The Netherlands - The gateway to export Vietnamese agricultural products to the EU

As the leading transshipment of goods in Europe and the world, the Dutch economy has been a reliable destination for the export of Vietnamese agricultural products to the EU.

Choosing the right investment market is extremely important and directly affects your business, especially for enterprises that export Vietnamese agricultural products to the EU. With the current situation of Vietnam's agricultural exports, the Netherlands has proven that this country is one of the leading trading partners of Vietnam.

Top 5 exporting countries in the world

The Dutch economy is a gateway market as well as one of the largest transshipment hubs for goods entering Europe, acting as an important connection point between ports and industrial zones with Europe. Because of its strategic economic position, the Dutch economy is always at the top of the rankings of the world's leading exporting countries. According to a report by Statista, the number one global business data platform, the Dutch exports in 2020 reached more than 674 billion USD, ranking 4th in the top 5 exporting countries in the world.

The Dutch economy's exports of agricultural goods in 2020 are estimated at more than $108 billion, accounting for nearly 20 percent of total exports and one percent higher than in 2019, according to the annual report of the National Bureau of Statistics. Wageningen University Economic Research Agency (WUR) and the Netherlands Statistics (CBS). The Netherlands is always at the top of the European Union (EU) in exporting agricultural products. Moreover, the Netherlands is also known as a country that is 'feeding the world' when supplying 1/3 of vegetable seeds globally, 'champion' in exporting tomatoes, potatoes and onions.

Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is an important logistics hub for the entire world.

The optimal market for enterprises to export Vietnamese agricultural products

Goods imported into the Netherlands are not only for domestic consumption, but a large amount is re-exported to other EU countries and international markets. As the world's second largest exporter, the Netherlands' network of partner countries is exceptionally wide, covering all continents and territories. In particular, the Dutch economy has the highest export trade surplus with the following countries:

1. Germany: 149.5 billion USD (22.1% of total Dutch exports)
2. Belgium: $68.3 billion (10.1%)
3. France: $55.8 billion (8.3%)
4. United Kingdom: $50.4 billion (7.5%)
5. United States: $29.9 billion (4.4%)

According to Mr. Vu Dai Duong, representative of One IBC^® - a foreign investment service provider, the Netherlands has long been considered a gateway to export Vietnamese agricultural products to the EU. This is also the leading transshipment place for European goods with a simple process of exporting agricultural products to the EU. In the current situation of Vietnam's agricultural exports, this is a great opportunity in the field of trade to help promote cooperation with Dutch partners, when this country has an export surplus that has grown rapidly in recent years.

The Netherlands has a network of export partners covering all continents and territories.

Explore the potential of the Dutch economy with One IBC^®

The Netherlands currently has more than 5,300 headquarters of large corporations in the food industry with world leading names such as Kraft Heinz, Cargill, Mars... Moreover, the business development programs run by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy also creates a premise for investors from abroad to do business easily.

In addition to the great benefits above, establishing a business in the Netherlands with One IBC^® also helps businesses operating in the field of agricultural export to easily find partners for cooperation and development. EU agricultural product importers often look for reliable import and export suppliers in strategic areas. Owning a headquarters in the Netherlands will help a lot in expanding business markets as well as exporting food products without facing many barriers.

As the world's leading reputable offshore investment consultant and corporate service provider, One IBC^® is committed to bringing borderless business opportunities and becoming a service provider sustainable business for global investors, especially investing and setting up a company in the Netherlands.