Ship Trade Between Norway and The Netherlands
Ship trade between Norway and the Netherlands has deep historical roots, beginning with the timber trade of the 16th century. The dataset below focuses on developments since 1980, highlighting how this exchange continues to reflect the strong maritime traditions of both nations, with steady long-term growth despite periods of fluctuation in import and export volumes.
According to data from Statistics Norway (SSB), the cumulative value of Norwegian ship exports to the Netherlands has risen sharply over the past decades, with particularly steep increases during key periods such as the mid-2010s. Imports have also trended upward, though at a steadier pace, resulting in a widening long-term export surplus. Looking at the past five years, however, the pattern shifts: Dutch exports of ships have accelerated more strongly than import, signaling a short-term trend of increased demand for vessels entering Norway.
* Import mainly consists of foreign-produced goods brought into Norway. This may also include re-import of originally Norwegian-produced goods and processed goods.
*Export mainly consists of domestically produced goods sent out of Norway, as well as re-export of originally foreign-produced goods and processed goods.
The figures are sourced from Utenrikshandel med varer, hovedtall (mill. kr), etter varestrøm, statistikkvariabel og måned in Statistics Norway’s open database. The all-time cumulative development is illustrated in the chart above.