Water Sector Export Index report 1995-2024, prognosis 2025
The Dutch water sector continues to strengthen its international position. According to the latest Water Sector Export Index (WEX) report, compiled by the Panteia research agency on behalf of the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) and Water Alliance, the sector is expected to reach an export value of EUR 12.2 billion in 2025 – accounting for 2.26 percent of total Dutch exports. This marks a further increase in the estimated export value of EUR 11.5 billion in 2024.
The WEX (Water Sector Export Index) gives an annual overview of the Dutch water sector’s export performance and economic contribution. Since the WEXindex was introduced in 2000, with a base value of 100, it has shown a clear upward trend. Expected to reach 296 in 2025, the index indicates that Dutch water exports have almost tripled over the past 25 years, underlining the sector's growing importance to the Dutch economy and international markets.
The report combines official statistics, including data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), with the results of a sector-wide survey conducted by Panteia. Together, these give the most up-to-date picture of the international performance of the Dutch water sector.
Two pillars: water technology and delta technology
The WEX distinguishes two key subsectors.
• Water technology, including drinking water supply and treatment, industrial water solutions, wastewater treatment and water reuse.
• Delta technology, covering integrated water management, hydraulic engineering, coastal development, dredging, water and green infrastructure.
About the Water Sector Export Index (WEX)
The WEX report was compiled by Panteia and commissioned by the Netherlands Water Partnership in collaboration with Water Alliance. It was funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
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Should you have any questions, please contact NWP Team Lead Business Relations Arjan Braamskamp (a.braamskamp@nwp.nl) or NWP Project Manager Marketing and Communications Patricia Haverkamp (p.haverkamp@nwp.nl).
