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Netherlands second biggest exporter of farm products in the world |
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World News
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Friday, 20 January 2012 22:40 |
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The export of Dutch meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables and flowers rose nine percent in 2011 to reach 73 billion euros, making the Netherlands the second biggest farm produce exporter in the world after the US.
Dutch media Friday quoting figures released statistics office of the country said imports of fruit and vegetables to the Netherlands last year totalled 48 billion euro leaving a trader surplus of 25 bn euros. Only the US exports more farm produce said the statistics office. Dutch exports of cucumbers and tomatoes were affected in 2011 because of health safety warnings.
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