Chile - Netherlands Trade 2025 Q2: Surplus & Volatility
Key Market Takeaways: Chile - Netherlands Trade
The bilateral trade relationship between Chile and Netherlands shows growth with notable volatility in Q2 2025.
- Chile holds a $377.4M trade surplus, with exports ($528.15M) outpacing imports ($150.75M) by 3.5x, though demand fluctuations (e.g., June’s -38.81% MoM export drop) signal risks.
- Chile - Netherlands trade statistics reveal a resource-for-tech exchange: Chile supplies inorganic chemicals (25.33% of exports) and raw materials, while importing Dutch machinery (28.42% of imports) for industrial needs.
- Highly complementary economies, with Chile feeding Dutch industrial processing and Netherlands supplying critical tech—a stable but uneven value chain.
This bilateral trade snapshot is based on verified customs data from the yTrade database.
Chile-Netherlands Trade Trend in Q2 2025
Chile Export Performance: Shipments to Netherlands
- Total Volume: $528.15M in Q2 2025.
- Growth Trend & Context: YoY growth was strong in April (+20.88%) but tapered sharply by June (+4.51%), indicating slowing demand or base effects. No news context to explain the trend.
- Key Volatility: June saw a steep -38.81% MoM drop, the sharpest quarterly decline.
Chile Import Performance: Sourcing from Netherlands
- Total Volume: $150.75M in Q2 2025.
- Growth Trend & Context: YoY swings were volatile—May surged +35.18% YoY, but April started weak (-15.18% YoY). No news drivers cited.
- Key Volatility: May was the peak month (+22.72% MoM), while June dipped -3.23% MoM.
Chile - Netherlands Trade Balance & Market Dynamics
- Net Position: Chile holds a trade surplus of $377.4M (Exports $528.15M > Imports $150.75M).
- Relationship Status: Dominant net exporter role, with exports 3.5x imports. Demand volatility in Dutch imports (e.g., June -38.81% MoM export drop) warrants monitoring.
Chile Import Trend from Netherlands 2025 Q2 (Source: yTrade)**
| Month | Value | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 44.15M | 16.45% | -15.18% |
| May | 54.18M | 22.72% | 35.18% |
| Jun | 52.43M | -3.23% | 42.28% |
| Total | 150.75M | - | - |
Chile Export Trend to Netherlands 2025 Q2 (Source: yTrade)**
| Month | Value | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 231.26M | 20.67% | 20.88% |
| May | 184.19M | -20.35% | 7.32% |
| Jun | 112.71M | -38.81% | 4.51% |
| Total | 528.15M | - | - |
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Chile-Netherlands Top Trading Products in Q2 2025
Chile Export Profile: What Does Chile Sell to Netherlands
- Top Commodity: Rank #1 export is HS 28 (Inorganic chemicals) at 25.33% of total exports.
- Demand Driver: Netherlands uses these for industrial processing, likely in chemical manufacturing or downstream production.
- Concentration: The top 4 exports (HS 28, 08, 74, 26) account for 72.18% of total exports, indicating high trade concentration in raw materials/intermediates.
Chile Import Profile: What Does Chile Buy from Netherlands
- Top Commodity: Rank #1 import is HS 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery) at 28.42% of total imports.
- Dependency Nature: Critical technology dependency, as machinery and equipment dominate imports, supporting Chile's industrial or infrastructure needs.
Chile - Netherlands Trade Relationship Dynamics
- The Exchange Model: Resource-for-Tech Complementarity. Chile exports raw materials (chemicals, ores, agricultural goods) and imports high-value machinery and tech from Netherlands.
- Value Chain Position: Netherlands holds the higher value-add position, with Chile supplying inputs for Dutch industrial processing.
Import Analysis by Product: Netherlands to Chile (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | 42.84M | 28.42% |
| 48 | 9.79M | 6.49% |
| 20 | 8.78M | 5.82% |
| 30 | 7.60M | 5.04% |
| 87 | 7.25M | 4.81% |
| 85 | 6.86M | 4.55% |
| 04 | 6.62M | 4.39% |
| 21 | 6.46M | 4.29% |
| 90 | 5.95M | 3.95% |
| 23 | 5.68M | 3.77% |
Export Analysis by Product: Chile to Netherlands (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 133.80M | 25.33% |
| 08 | 113.56M | 21.50% |
| 74 | 73.70M | 13.95% |
| 26 | 60.19M | 11.40% |
| 72 | 28.00M | 5.30% |
| 47 | 26.39M | 5.00% |
| 12 | 24.61M | 4.66% |
| 22 | 16.25M | 3.08% |
| 15 | 9.64M | 1.82% |
| 44 | 7.99M | 1.51% |
Check Detailed Chile-Netherlands Trade HS Code Breakdown
Future Outlook & Strategic Recommendations
Forecast
Chile’s trade surplus with the Netherlands is expected to hold steady in Q3 2025, but exporters should brace for continued volatility. The sharp June decline in shipments (-38.81% MoM) suggests softening Dutch demand for Chilean raw materials, likely due to inventory adjustments or slowing industrial activity. However, the structural complementarity—Chile’s resource exports feeding Dutch high-value manufacturing—will sustain long-term trade flows. Traders should monitor Dutch industrial output data for early signals of demand shifts, particularly in chemicals (HS 28) and ores (HS 26).
Strategic Moves
- Lock in Long-Term Contracts: Chilean exporters of inorganic chemicals (HS 28) and copper (HS 74) should negotiate multi-quarter agreements with Dutch buyers to mitigate price swings and secure stable revenue.
- Diversify Export Markets: Reduce reliance on the Netherlands by targeting other EU industrial hubs (e.g., Germany, Belgium) for key commodities, cushioning against sudden demand drops.
- Boost Tech Imports Strategically: Chilean importers should prioritize machinery (HS 84) purchases during Dutch seasonal discounts (typically Q4) to lower capital costs for domestic infrastructure projects.
Next Steps: Track Dutch PMI data and Chilean customs alerts for real-time trade adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Chile - Netherlands trade perform in 2025 Q2?
Chile's exports to the Netherlands totaled $528.15M, while imports were $150.75M. Growth was volatile, with strong YoY gains in April (+20.88%) but a sharp MoM drop in June (-38.81%).
What are the top exports from Chile to Netherlands?
The top exports are HS 28 (Inorganic chemicals), HS 08, HS 74, and HS 26, accounting for 72.18% of total exports, primarily raw materials and intermediates.
What does Chile import from Netherlands?
The top import is HS 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery), representing 28.42% of total imports, reflecting Chile's dependency on Dutch technology and industrial equipment.
What is the trade balance between Chile and Netherlands?
Chile holds a trade surplus of $377.4M, with exports 3.5x imports. The surplus remains stable despite June's export volatility (-38.81% MoM).
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