The Chilean and Dutch agriculture have more similarities than you would imagine at first sight. Chili is a big producer of fruit, wine, cellulose, and salmon. The Netherlands are known for their vegetables, flowers, cheese and genetic material. Both countries have an agricultural sector that is very much export oriented.
The Netherlands have become a world leader in the field of agriculture. Thanks to a wealth of agricultural knowledge, fertile soils, intensive (precision) farming, and trading expertise, the Netherlands are able to provide high quality produce, added value food products and technology (€90 bln 2018). These are being exported worldwide. Farming, horticulture and fisheries as well as agribusiness and technology contribute significantly to the prosperity of the Netherlands. These sectors are constantly innovating, making them global leaders.
With the Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands are also a gateway to the European market. In 2019 the Netherlands were the 3rd biggest importers of Chilean agro-food products.
Besides the bilateral trade ties, plenty of Dutch agri related companies are active in Chile. Many of these offer innovative solutions to modernize the Chilean agricultural sector with sustainable technology, improved starting material or logistical and financial services.
Because of the existing ties and unlocked potential, agriculture is one of the focus areas of the economic department of the embassy of the Netherlands in Chile.