Exportwaarden

Exportwaarden is a Dutch term that translates to “export values” in English and refers to the monetary measurement of goods and services that a country sells to other countries. The figure is typically expressed in the domestic currency or in a common currency such as the euro or the US dollar for comparison across nations. Exportwaarden is an essential component of a country’s balance of trade, which compares the total value of exports with the total value of imports. A positive balance, when exportwaarden exceed import values, indicates a trade surplus, whereas a negative balance shows a trade deficit.

In statistical reporting, exportwaarden are compiled by national statistical agencies and include both raw export figures and inflation-adjusted (real) export values. The latter allow analysts to track genuine changes in export performance over time, filtering out the effects of price level shifts. International organisations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations compile export values to create standardized trade databases that support research and policy development.

Exportwaarden also play a key role in economic forecasting and sectoral analysis. By examining export values at the product or industry level, governments and businesses can identify growth opportunities, monitor competitiveness, and assess the impact of trade agreements, tariffs, or currency fluctuations. The term is also used in data science contexts where export values are part of feature sets for predictive modelling of market trends.