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Trade Guide: Netherlands

The Netherlands is Europe's gateway. Rotterdam is the largest European port and a key logistics hub.

Key trade data

USD $4.5B

Annual bilateral trade

EU-MX FTA

Trade agreement

Rotterdam

Largest port in Europe

Logistics hub

Gateway to Europe

Bilateral trade relationship

The Netherlands is a strategic trading partner of Mexico with USD $4.5B in bilateral trade. Rotterdam is the main entry port for goods into Europe. The EU-Mexico FTA grants tariff preferences.

Top exports from Mexico

Petroleum

Chapter 27

USD $1.2B

Auto parts

Chapter 87

USD $400M

Agricultural products

Chapter 8

USD $300M

Electronics

Chapter 85

USD $200M

Tequila

Chapter 22

USD $150M

Top imports from this country

Machinery

Chapter 84

USD $600M

Chemical products

Chapter 29

USD $500M

Pharmaceutical products

Chapter 30

USD $400M

Dairy products

Chapter 4

USD $200M

Precision instruments

Chapter 90

USD $180M

Trade agreements

EU-Mexico FTA

EU-Mexico treaty with preferential tariffs.

Logistics hub

Rotterdam as distribution point for all of Europe.

Key regulations

  • EU-Mexico FTA: Rules of origin with EUR.1 certificate
  • Dutch re-export regulations
  • Dutch customs as EU entry point
  • NVWA for food safety
  • Strict environmental regulations

Logistics and transport

Maritime

Transit time: 16-22 days

Main ports

  • Rotterdam
  • Amsterdam
  • Veracruz
  • Altamira

Air

Transit time: 11-13 hours

Main ports

  • Amsterdam Schiphol
  • Mexico City AICM

Business cultural tips

  • The Dutch are direct and pragmatic in business
  • Punctuality is very important
  • Decisions are made by consensus
  • Informal but efficient business environment
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