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| SECTOR | IMPORTS | 5Y/YR | RANK | EXPORTS | 5Y/YR | RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery | $13.5B | +0.8% | 11 | $30.0B | +23.7% | 5 |
| Automation and Robotics | $4.60B | +6.5% | 10 | $3.43B | +4.5% | 19 |
| Pumps and Valves | $5.23B | +2.1% | 13 | $3.93B | +0.8% | 14 |
| Material Handling | $3.75B | +1.0% | 6 | $3.94B | +3.1% | 8 |
| Food Processing Equipment | $1.44B | +1.0% | 10 | $3.44B | +2.4% | 4 |
| Steel and Metal Products | $37.0B | +0.3% | 10 | $31.7B | +3.0% | 13 |
| Specialty Chemicals | $18.4B | +3.1% | 4 | $18.6B | +0.6% | 6 |
| Plastics and Polymers | $21.1B | +4.5% | 9 | $25.1B | +1.4% | 7 |
| Packaging | $5.88B | +2.7% | 6 | $4.47B | +3.3% | 7 |
| Industrial Textiles | $1.46B | +0.9% | 14 | $1.07B | -0.3% | 17 |
| Electrical Equipment | $16.9B | +7.4% | 13 | $8.37B | +4.0% | 21 |
| Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics | $9.74B | -10.8% | 16 | $8.44B | -0.5% | 16 |
| Automotive Components | $11.7B | +1.5% | 15 | $7.87B | +0.7% | 19 |
| Aerospace Components | $3.82B | -6.1% | 18 | $2.81B | -6.7% | 16 |
| Medical Devices | $27.8B | +8.0% | 2 | $18.1B | +5.7% | 6 |
| Construction Materials | $4.04B | +2.6% | 5 | $1.59B | +1.7% | 24 |
| HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration | $3.96B | +4.6% | 11 | $2.24B | +0.5% | 15 |
| Power Generation Equipment | $1.22B | -3.7% | 18 | $904.2M | -9.2% | 21 |
| Water Treatment Equipment | $1.05B | +5.9% | 11 | $876.2M | +3.4% | 13 |
| Mining Equipment | $2.78B | -5.0% | 13 | $2.94B | +0.8% | 13 |
World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)
Smurfit Westrock's Parenco mill in the Netherlands has received an environmental permit to expand production and potentially switch to recycled corrugated case material. The report gives no capacity or investment figures.
The Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard awarded a framework contract for pumps and related supplies and services to 15 suppliers, with an awarded maximum value of EUR 67.5 million against an estimated EUR 45 million.
Minnesota-based Applied Adhesives acquired Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving packaging, labeling and paper converting customers, to grow in Europe.
PPC Flex announced the acquisition of Koen Pack, a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of floral packaging based in Amstelveen. The companies combine more than 30 years of experience in the floral industry.
N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie awarded Berko Noord B.V. a contract for one instrument air package unit and three nitrogen package units for its Hystock project, with an awarded value of EUR 1 as published on TED.
Hitma of Uithoorn completed the takeover of compressor and compressed-air specialist Verboon Compressoren of Nootdorp, effective 1 July 2026. Operations continue at the Nootdorp site under the existing name.
ITT Inc's Svanehoj acquired H&K Services BV, a Netherlands-based specialist in repair and servicing of marine fuel and cargo gas pumps, strengthening its Benelux aftersales operations.
Burckhardt Compression has received an order from Technip Energies for seven reciprocating compressors for SkyNRG's DSL-01 sustainable aviation fuel plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands. The plant is expected to produce 100,000 tons of SAF per year.
Avantium and juice producer Hoogesteger signed a capacity reservation agreement under which Hoogesteger will buy renewable PEF polymer, sold as releaf, for juice bottles from future plants. Avantium is preparing its first commercial FDCA plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl.
Denmark-based Svanehoj acquired 100% of Dutch marine pump service firm H&K Services B.V., which will operate from Stellendam, Netherlands under the Svanehoj EPS brand. The deal was announced May 12, 2026 and financial terms were not disclosed.
J. de Jonge HLP and J. de Jonge JRS merged from May 1 and now operate together as J. de Jonge HLP, a total solutions partner for industrial pump systems, service and maintenance, with new production facilities in Vlaardingen.
Burckhardt Compression secured orders to supply eight Laby boil-off gas compressor units and one minimum send-out compressor for LNG terminal projects in Thailand and Taiwan.
Summit Packaging Systems has added over 40 injection molding machines at its European headquarters in Almere, Netherlands, plus a dedicated Lotus actuator assembly area and a mold repair center to meet growing actuator demand.
Vosair Compressortechniek acquired 100% of the shares of Hidding Air Power Systems B.V. of Emmen, a compressed-air systems specialist, strengthening its position in northern Netherlands.
Summit Packaging Systems added a new 64-cavity mold and a customized high-speed assembly line for its Europa two-piece button actuators at its Almere facility in the Netherlands. The expansion was driven by growing customer demand from the personal care market.
TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, announced the acquisition of SEALPAP, a maker of recyclable coated paper-based packaging. The deal aims to give brands both compostable and recyclable options ahead of new EU regulations. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Nefab Group, through its subsidiary Nefab Packaging Netherlands B.V., has acquired Dutch companies Jase Packaging B.V., known for wood-based and HD corrugated packaging, and Heuman Verpakkingen B.V., a packing services provider. The deal strengthens Nefab's regional portfolio.
OptiGroup took over key parts of the FRIS division of Dutch packaging group Paardekooper after its parent was declared bankrupt, along with Paardekooper's China and Ireland activities and its LCA Centre. The new trading name is Paardekooper Packaging. The deal is subject to Dutch competition authority approval.
Krones acquired all shares of Deventer-based Can Systems Worldwide, which makes can-end handling machinery. CSW has 35 full-time staff and generated about EUR 20 million in revenue in 2024.
Svanehoj has acquired Netherlands-based European Pump Services BV, which integrates and services pump solutions for industrial, offshore and maritime sectors, as listed in a January to June 2025 review.
Navitas Capital and Dijkstra Plastics reached an agreement under which Navitas will acquire a majority stake in the Dutch maker of plastic packaging buckets. The deal was announced on 15 July 2025 from Haaksbergen/Alphen aan den Rijn.
Bliston Packaging, backed by NewPort Capital, acquired packaging peer Meulendijks Packaging, a plastic packaging maker for the catering and food industry. Both companies will continue operating under their own names.
Avantium will supply Netherlands-based juice producer Hoogesteger with its renewable PEF polymer for juice bottles. The bottles will be sold at Albert Heijn once Avantium's flagship plant is operational.
Avantium signed a conditional offtake agreement under which Hoogesteger will buy PEF polymer from Avantium's FDCA Flagship Plant for fresh juice bottles. The bottles will be sold at Albert Heijn once the plant is operational.
Svanehøj has acquired European Pump Services (EPS) BV, a Netherlands-based firm specialising in integration and service of pump solutions for industrial, offshore and maritime sectors.
