Top China Product Advantages Over Netherlands
The greatest trade wins for mainland Chinese suppliers over the Netherlands were for the products in the accompanying list. The People's Republic racked up a US$55.6 billion surplus in its trade with the Netherlands in 2014, up 10.7% from 2012.
Machinery
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Computers, optical readers: $15.6 billion
2. Printing machinery: $3.2 billion
3. Computer parts, accessories: $708.2 million
4. Pneumatic hand tool: $321.6 million
5. Taps, valves, similar appliances: $155 million
6. Refrigerators, freezers: $154.6 million
7. Derricks, cranes: $122.9 million
8. Fork-lift trucks: $93.2 million
9. Air or vacuum pumps: $82.2 million
10. Miscellaneous office machines: $69.3 million
Electronic equipment
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Phone system devices: $7.5 billion
2. TV receivers/monitors/projectors: $2.7 billion
3. Solar power diodes/transistors: $1.1 billion
4. TV receiver/transmit/digital cameras: $698 million
5. Microphones/headphones/amps: $538.5 million
6. Converters/power supplies: $535.9 million
7. Electric water heaters, hair dryers: $416.4 million
8. Insulated wire/cable: $254.6 million
9. Storage batteries: $213.3 million
10. Radar, radio communications: $209.8 million
Knit or crochet clothing
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Jerseys, pullovers: $621.4 million
2. Women's clothing: $568.8 million
3. T-shirts, vests: $237.7 million
4. Stockings, hosiery: $212.5 million
5. Women's underwear, pajamas: $205.4 million
6. Men's underwear, pajamas: $138.3 million
7. Men's suits,trousers: $137.5 million
8. Infant clothing: $88.9 million
9. Tracksuits, swimwear: $60.4 million
10. Gloves, mitts: $48.9 million
Clothing (not knit or crochet)
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Women's clothing: $708.6 million
2. Women's coats, jackets: $352.2 million
3. Men's suits, trousers: $329.8 million
4. Garments from special fabric: $310 million
5. Men's coats, jackets: $243.6 million
6. Bras, corsets:: $92.4 million
7. Tracksuits, swimwear: $91.7 million
8. Men's shirts: $90.5 million
9. Women's shirts: $51 million
10. Shawls, scarves: $40.8 million
Furniture, lighting, signs
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Lamps, lighting, illuminated signs: $1.1 billion
2. Seats (excl. barber/dentist chairs): $529 million
3. Miscellaneous furniture: $433.7 million
4. Mattresses, quilts: $122.9 million
5. Prefabricated buildings: $22.4 million
6. Medical/surgical/dental furniture: $12.3 million
Toys, games
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Table games, bowling equipment: $770 million
2. Models, puzzles, other toys: $334.2 million
3. Sports equipment: $319.2 million
4. Carnival items, magic tricks: $209.5 million
5. Fishing gear, decoy birds: $30.6 million
Organic Chemicals
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Heterocyclics, nucleic acids: $175.5 million
2. Amino-compounds (oxygen): $168.4 million
3. Antibiotics: $163.7 million
4. Provitamins, vitamins: $142.4 million
5. Amine-function compounds: $111.5 million
6. Carboxylic acids: $97.6 million
7. Hydrocarbon derivatives: $75.3 million
8. Heterocyclics, oxygen: $75.3 million
9. Ketones, quinones: $70 million
10. Other organo-inorganics: $64.2 million
Footwear
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Footwear (rubber or plastic): $556.7 million
2. Footwear (textile): $332.9 million
3. Footwear (leather): $310.4 million
4. Miscellaneous footwear: $36.7 million
5. Insoles, heel cushions: $24.2 million
6. Waterproof footwear: $12 million
Iron or steel products
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Tables, household items: $214.1 million
2. Miscellaneous iron or steel items: $190.7 million
3. Stoves, barbecues: $111.5 million
4. Pipe fittings: $93.6 million
5. Miscellaneous structures: $79.9 million
6. Chains: $63.2 million
7. Screws, bolts, nuts, washers: $57 million
8. Tanks, drums, boxes: $42.6 million
9. Tubes, pipes: $29.5 million
10. Sanitary ware: $25.2 million
Leather
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Cases, handbags, wallets: $687.7 million
2. Leather clothing, accessories: $46.1 million
3. Leather saddles, harnesses: $20.2 million
4. Miscellaneous leather items: $4.1 million
Other base metals
The products below earned the greatest subcategory surpluses for mainland China versus Netherlands.
1. Magnesium: $294 million
2. Manganese: $147.8 million
3. Molybdenum: $53.3 million
4. Cobalt: $16.8 million
5. Titanium: $7.8 million
6. Bismuth: $4.7 million
7. Beryllium: $4.2 million
8. Tungsten: $3.8 million
9. Antimony: $1.9 million
10. Tantalum: $1.1 million
Fastest-Growing Chinese Product Surpluses Versus Netherlands 2014
Data source: Trade Map, International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org/marketanalysis
