Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$3.0B
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$10.7B
August 2026
Trade surplus
$7.7B
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $3.0B from Netherlands and exported $10.7B to it, across 3,031 imported product categories.
Netherlands was the 19th-largest source of U.S. goods imports in August 2026. Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.8B from Netherlands and exported $109.1B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $7.7B with Netherlands, exporting 3.6× as much as it imported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Netherlands in August 2026 (preliminary) were 7% higher, and exports to Netherlands were 35% higher. U.S. goods imports from Netherlands of $3.0B in August 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1B.
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most important trade and logistics hubs, home to the Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe by cargo volume. As an EU member, the Netherlands applies EU customs regulations and serves as a major entry point for goods destined for the broader European market. The country is a top global exporter of agricultural products, machinery, chemicals, and refined petroleum products.
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The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and a primary gateway for containerized and bulk cargo entering the EU. Many importers use the Netherlands as their EU entry point due to its extensive transport infrastructure and customs efficiency.
The Netherlands' leading exports include refined petroleum products, machinery, chemicals, agricultural products (particularly flowers, vegetables, and dairy), and electrical equipment.
Yes, as an EU member state, the Netherlands applies the EU Customs Code and EU common external tariff. Goods cleared through Dutch customs are in free circulation throughout the EU.
The top U.S. imports from Netherlands are Machines for the Manufacture of Semiconductor Devices…, US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement and Parts & Accessories for Semiconductor and Flat Panel…, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $520.2M | |
| 2 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $294.9M |
| 3 | $294.6M | |
| 4 | $150.0M | |
| 5 | $137.3M | |
| 6 | $121.3M | |
| 7 | $82.7M | |
| 8 | $74.7M | |
| 9 | $42.2M | |
| 10 | $38.9M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.7B | |
| 2 | $1.4B | |
| 3 | $519.0M | |
| 4 | $470.1M | |
| 5 | $312.7M | |
| 6 | $298.7M | |
| 7 | $282.9M | |
| 8 | $242.0M | |
| 9 | $238.2M | |
| 10 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $200.4M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$39.2B
Services Imports
$16.6B