Economy
Dutch Companies Can Often Find Alternatives Despite Heavy Import Dependence
A study by the Centraal Planbureau (CPB) indicates that while Dutch companies import heavily from single countries, they are rarely completely dependent on them because alternatives usually exist. Although switching suppliers can be difficult due to capacity, price, or quality differences, only 3% of investigated products lacked alternative sources. However, researchers warn that long-term reliance on imports, particularly from China, could increase if domestic European production declines due to foreign competition.
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