Overview

• India's exports to the Netherlands grew by 1.75% in 2024-25, reaching USD 22.76 billion, with imports exceeding USD 5 billion.
• Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal met Dutch officials in The Hague to enhance trade ties through the Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC).
• Discussions in the Netherlands emphasized collaboration in entrepreneurship, technology exchange, and scaling startup partnerships.
• In Croatia, Barthwal held talks with State Secretary Zdenko Lucic to deepen trade relations and identify investment opportunities.
• India's trade with Croatia during April 2024–January 2025 amounted to USD 270 million in exports and USD 69.49 million in imports.