Dutch exports 5 percent up

The volume of exports of goods grew by 5 percent in November relative to twelve months previously. In October, the growth figure was 6 percent. The volume of imports grew by 4 percent in November, the same growth rate as in October. Volume figures are adjusted for the number of working days.

The value of exported goods totalled 38.1 billion euro, i.e. 6.5 percent up from twelve months previously. The value of imported goods rose by nearly 7 percent to 33.8 billion euro, resulting in a trade surplus of 4.3 billion euro, an increase by 0.2 billion from November 2011.

The value of imports and exports of chemical products grew substantially in November.

Exports to EU countries grew about as much as exports to non-EU countries. In the preceding three months, exports to non-EU countries had grown more rapidly than exports to EU countries.

Export and import prices were respectively 1.4 and 2.4 percent higher than one year previously. As a result, terms of trade deteriorated compared to November 2011.

Most Exports Radar indicators showed some improvement in January. The real effective exchange rate was the only indicator to show deterioration.

Exports of goods (volume adjusted for working days)