Facts and figures on the Dutch fishing sector 2010

Top 5 Export countries in sales value
  € (x mln) %
Belgium/Luxembourg 390 18%
Germany 370 17%
France 290 13%
Italy 280 13%
Spain 120 6%
Top 5 Export fish products in sales value
  € (x mln)
Shrimp 412
Sole 104
Mussels 101
Plaice 79
Herring 71
The Dutch fishing fleet
Cutters 362
Trawlers 14
Musselcutters 65

Dutch Fish Marketing Board
The Dutch Fish Marketing Board is a collective promotional body of the Dutch fishery sector. At an international level, the Dutch Fish Marketing Board is involved in the promotion of Dutch fish(eries). The organization does this by participating in fairs, distributing newsletters and providing information regarding the branch, the importers and the exporters.