The port of Rotterdam is an important factor for the export value of Dutch products

Dutch harbours are an important gateway to the world for Dutch-made goods. The seaports have great economic value. Besides the known economic value, they also make a major contribution to Dutch exports earnings. And this is a lot.

34 billion euros is contributed to the export value of Dutch products through the ports in the Rijn and Maas river areas.

The harbour of Rotterdam is the biggest contributor. This is apparent from a study into the economic significance of Dutch seaports that the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) and the Erasmus University Centre for Urban, Port and Transport Economics (Erasmus UPT) have conducted.

The harbour of Rotterdam creates employment opportunities and has major economic value regarding national income. Also putting Dutch export products on the market throughout the whole world is an important value.