Trade snapshot
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Top Indian exports to Netherlands
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/refined petroleum (10.11 — Rotterdam as EU distribution hub) | — |
| Electrical equipment | 1.6 |
| Organic chemicals | 1.03 |
| Machinery | 0.53 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.48 |
| Knit apparel | 0.43 |
| Woven apparel | 0.37 |
| Iron & steel | 0.35 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Netherlands
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Ships/boats | 0.85 |
| Machinery | 0.41 |
| Plastics | 0.27 |
| Optical/medical instruments | 0.21 |
| Aluminium | 0.19 |
| Iron & steel | 0.14 |
Regulators and import rules in Netherlands
Key bodies: Dutch Customs (Douane) + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates); EUDR for coffee/wood/rubber/leather; EMA + national agency for pharma; RASFF alerts; NVWA (food, plant, animal — BIP/CHED at Rotterdam/Schiphol); CBG-MEB (pharma).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff preference | European Commission (DG TAXUD/TRADE) | MFN applies (India graduated from GSP 2026-28, Reg. 2025/1909); EU-India FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026 not yet in force |
| Labelling | DG SANTE (Reg. 1169/2011) | Mandatory particulars; 14 allergens; nutrition declaration; language of member state |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Netherlands
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Rotterdam: 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days typical. Cape routing adds ~10 days (US DIA Jun-2024 figure cited on Wikipedia Red Sea crisis page)
Main ports and entry points: Rotterdam (Maasvlakte I/II, Europe's largest); Amsterdam; Moerdijk. Air: AMS Schiphol
Indian community
234,000 (PIO 178,035 incl. Surinamese-Hindustani community + NRI 55,965) [S6]
Cities in Netherlands
Products we supply to Netherlands
Products we import from Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Netherlands?
US$22.76 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by mineral fuels/refined petroleum (10.11 — rotterdam as eu distribution hub), electrical equipment, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Netherlands?
EU competence — India–EU FTA concluded 27 Jan 2026, not yet in force [S7][S8]; India graduated from EU GSP for 2026–2028 (Reg. (EU) 2025/1909) so MFN duties apply until the FTA enters into force (expected 2027) [06 §C.4]
How long is shipping from India to Netherlands?
Typically 18–24 d to Rotterdam via Suez; 28–35 d via Cape [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Netherlands?
Dutch Customs (Douane) + EU customs (national authority) + ICS2 pre-arrival; TRACES NT/CHED for SPS goods [S17]; REACH (ECHA) for chemicals; CE marking (product safety); CBAM (steel/aluminium/cement/fertiliser certificates).
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