The Netherlands’ trade surplus widened to EUR 8.3 billion in August 2026 from EUR 7.5 billion in the same month a year earlier. Exports rose 13.2% year-on-year to EUR 68.8 billion, as shipments increased to both EU (+12.4%) and non-EU (+14.4%) countries. Meanwhile, imports also grew 13.2% to EUR 60.5 billion, driven by higher purchases from EU markets (+8.2%) and non-EU markets (+17.4%). In the January–August period, the Dutch trade surplus stood at EUR 75.6 billion, as exports rose 4.7% year-on-year while imports increased 5.7%.