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Economic and Commercial Section in Almaty
The economic and commercial section is responsible for the promotion of Dutch exports and investments in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, reporting about economic and trade policy developments in Kazakhstan. The Embassy is primarily focussed on providing information and assistance to Dutch companies. On request we also provide assistance to Kazakhstani, Kyrgyz and Tajik companies. The economic and commercial section of the Netherlands Embassy is located in Almaty. If you have any trade and economy related questions, you may send them to the email address [email protected].
The economic and commercial section provides the following services to Dutch companies:
- Basic information about the country of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
- Relevant macro-economic figures, business culture information, market- and sector information
- Information on law and regulations
- Providing information and assistance to Dutch companies wishing to explore the market (about potential business partners, government organizations)
- Research about opportunities and threats in different sectors
- Promotion and protection of the Dutch business in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
The embassy provides the following services to Kazakhstani, Kyrgyz and Tajik companies:
- Basic information about the Netherlands
- Information and addresses of Dutch exporters
Contact
For your trade requests or any further information concerning economy and trade between the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan, you can contact the Economic and Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Kazakhstan (Almaty) at [email protected].
The Netherlands Key Statistics
General Data
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Indicator
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Value
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Period
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16,554,448 people
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August 2009
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32,943 people
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3rd quarter 2009*
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7,325,000 people
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September-November 2009*
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386,000 people
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July 2009*
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* - provisional figure
Source: CBS.
Economic Performance
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Indicator
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Value
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Period
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EUR 595,883 million
EUR 136,735 million
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2008
3rd quarter 2009
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EUR 34,713
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2007*
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-3.7%
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3rd quarter 2009
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1.0%
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November 2009
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5.2%
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September-November 2009
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* - provisional figure
Source: CBS.
Foreign Trade
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Indicator
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Value
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Period
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EUR 254,409 million
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January-October 2009*
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7.6%
-19.2%
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2008
January-October 2009*
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EUR 225,533 million
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January-October 2009*
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9.5%
-21.0%
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2008
July 2009*
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Machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs, plants and flowers
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2008
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Germany (24.2%), Belgium (12.6%), UK (9.2%), France (8.1%), Italy (4.7%), United States (4.5%)
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2008
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* - provisional figure
Source: CBS, TradeMap.
The present strength of the Dutch economy stems to a large extent from developments in the trade and transport sector. Trade, transport and distribution play an important role in the Dutch economy. Exports of goods and services account for 75.0% of the GDP. The Dutch trade sector employs 27% of the population.
Foreign investors increasingly acknowledge the Netherlands as the "Gateway to Europe" due to its unique strategic position. A dense population of 170 million is within a 300 mile reach of Amsterdam. A total of 350 million customers are within 24 to 48 hours by rail, road and waterways like the Rhine and the Meuse. Of the total movement of goods imported in Europe, 48% enters via the Netherlands. Whether for exports or imports, the vital links are usually Rotterdam Harbour - the world's largest port - and Schiphol Airport, Europe's fourth largest airport.
Known for centuries as a nation of traders, the Dutch are obviously internationally oriented. They are inventive, flexible, responsive to an ever-changing market, and closely aligned with international business.
The Netherlands has approximately 660,000 companies, including a relatively large number of small businesses, making the Dutch business community highly flexible and diverse. In addition, the Netherlands is unusual among smaller countries in being the seat of a number of very large multinationals, including Shell, Philips, Unilever, Akzo Nobel and DSM. These corporations have set up large research laboratories, lending the Netherlands an important role in the development of emerging technologies.
The Netherlands - A Prime Country for Investments
Increased competition within the EU will force foreign companies to consider carefully how they are going to structure their future trade and investment activities in Europe.
The Netherlands, as the gateway to Europe is ideal for penetrating markets within the EU as well as throughout the rest of Europe. Close to 7,000 international companies have chosen the Netherlands as their European gateway. This is not surprising because its name is synonymous with international excellence in business due to its economic and political stability; its excellent distribution services and infrastructure, the high quality and productivity of its workforce with virtually no strikes; and its investments incentives and attractive tax structure.
Useful links
Websites with general information on Kazakhstan:
Address of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Hague: Nieuwe Parklaan 69, 2597 LB, Den Haag
Doing Business in Kazakhstan:
For information about doing business in Kazakhstan, please visit one of the following sites:
Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD) www.evd.nl
Guides on doing business in Kazakhstan
Sub-contracting for the oil and gas industry www.kmg.kz
Organizations promoting economic development and cooperation in Kazakhstan:
International exhibitions and conferences in Kazakhstan www.iteca.kz
Websites with address information:
Kazakhstan’s statistical information:
Agency on Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan www.stat.kz
Information on Dutch companies and Dutch products:
Agency for International Business and Cooperation (EVD) www.evd.nl
Economic and trade information on the Netherlands:
Exhibitions in the Netherlands:
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