T3 · Product exporter position

Netherlands exports of Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 (HS 040690)

See where Netherlands stands in dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter NLDHS6 040690Latest year 2024Growing

Latest exports

$4.3BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

159Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,444Destination concentration

Weighted share

26.3%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Netherlands in Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 040690. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$4.3B
Current 2024 exports$4.3B
Three-year average$4.2B
Historical peak$5.0B

Market position

Active destinations159
Destination HHI1,444
Weighted share26.3%
Share change-0 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+7%
Volatility0.4
Maximum drawdown42.8%
TrendGrowing
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterNetherlandsCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$4.3BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$4.3BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+5.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationDEUDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share33.4%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,444HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes3.8%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Netherlands sell dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Germany$1.4B33%+6.5%FTA reportedStable
Belgium$471.9M38%+4.2%FTA reportedGrowing
France$406.9M27.3%+2.3%FTA reportedStable
Spain$309.8M27.4%+18.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Greece$160.7M29.4%+12.4%FTA reportedStable
Italy$155.5M10.5%+8.6%FTA reportedStable
United Kingdom$118.3M9.1%+18.4%FTA reportedStable
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$109.7M6.5%+2.3%0% tariffStable
Sweden$105.1M18.6%+9.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Japan$84.9M11.7%-9.7%FTA reportedGrowing
Poland$70.1M19.5%+22.5%FTA reportedAccelerating
Denmark$64.7M18.8%+15.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Morocco$60.9M45.5%+1.8%FTA reportedGrowing
Portugal$56.8M23.3%+32.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Mexico$54.4M8.2%+12.4%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$1.4B
Market share
33%
Growth
+6.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$471.9M
Market share
38%
Growth
+4.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$406.9M
Market share
27.3%
Growth
+2.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$309.8M
Market share
27.4%
Growth
+18.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Greece

Latest exports
$160.7M
Market share
29.4%
Growth
+12.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$155.5M
Market share
10.5%
Growth
+8.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$118.3M
Market share
9.1%
Growth
+18.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$109.7M
Market share
6.5%
Growth
+2.3%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Stable

Destination

Sweden

Latest exports
$105.1M
Market share
18.6%
Growth
+9.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$84.9M
Market share
11.7%
Growth
-9.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$70.1M
Market share
19.5%
Growth
+22.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Denmark

Latest exports
$64.7M
Market share
18.8%
Growth
+15.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Morocco

Latest exports
$60.9M
Market share
45.5%
Growth
+1.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Portugal

Latest exports
$56.8M
Market share
23.3%
Growth
+32.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$54.4M
Market share
8.2%
Growth
+12.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Netherlands's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Bahamas: $110.4K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Burundi: $140.4 / ton.

Median price

$5.9K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Netherlands and HS 040690 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$2.8B+8.4%147
2011$3.3B+16.7%152
2012$3.1B-4.8%153
2013$3.8B+19.9%157
2014$3.8B+1.9%156
2015$2.9B-24.5%163
2016$2.9B+0.6%161
2017$3.3B+13.9%162
2018$3.3B-0.8%163
2019$3.3B-0%167
2020$3.4B+2.5%161
2021$3.5B+4.6%163
2022$3.9B+10.8%162
2023$4.2B+7.9%160
2024$4.3B+2.4%159

Exporter context

Netherlands economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 040690.

Netherlands has reported exports of $603.6B and a trade balance of -$42.0B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 121.9% trade openness, 22% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Netherlands dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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