ANALYSIS OF INDIAS BILATERAL TRADE RELATIONSHIP WITH NETHERLANDS

India and the Netherlands maintain a strong and steadily expanding bilateral trade relationship. The Netherlands ranks among Indias most significant trading partners in Europe, with bilateral trade growing consistently over the years. Owing to the presence of the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands functions as a key gateway for Indian exports to the European Union. India exports a diverse range of high-value goods to the Netherlands, including petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, engineering goods, textiles, and agricultural commodities.Indias imports from the Netherlands are relatively lower in comparison and mainly comprise machinery, chemicals, electrical equipment, and other high technology products.Consequently, India generally records a trade surplus in its trade with the Netherlands. In addition to trade, the Netherlands is one of the leading sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India, thereby strengthening industrial linkages and economic cooperation. Dutch firms play a vital role in sectors such as logistics, renewable energy, agriculture, and manufacturing in India.Bilateral trade relations are supported by stable diplomatic ties and cooperation under the broader India European Union framework.