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Dutch Exports to China Plummet 15% Amid Trade Shift

11/27/2025

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  • Dutch exports to China fell 15% in the first half of 2025 as shipments of specialized machinery declined.
  • ASML Holding N.V., a Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, reported weak sales in China, a market that previously accounted for over 40% of its sales.
  • Imports from China rose 6% in the period, driven by computers and electronics.
  • Overall, international trade stabilized, with imports and exports increasing by 1.6%.