The Netherlands FDI & Trade With Texas

Dutch companies continue to invest in Texas, including a strong cluster within the energy and chemical sectors.

Examples of Dutch companies operating in Texas include Airbus Helicopters, CallisonRTKL, Core Laboratories, Cott Beverages, Fugro, Imperial Sugar, International Paint, Lyondell Chemical Company, LyondellBasell Advanced Polyolefins USA, LyondellBasell Industries, Mammoet USA, Pecten Trading Company, SBM Offshore, Shell Energy North America, Shell Lubricants, Shell Petroleum, Shell Pipeline Company, Shell Technology Ventures, Shell Trading and Taprite-Fassco Manufacturing.

Shared industries between The Netherlands and Texas include aerospace and aviation, chemicals, energy, financial services, food & beverage, industrial products, infrastructure, materials, oil & gas, petroleum and professional services. Cumulative foreign direct investment from January 2011 – December 2023 included 73 projects, with $6,328 million in capital investment and 5,698 jobs created by 58 companies.

The trade partnership between these two regions is strong and consistent, focusing on materials like oil and organic chemicals.

Texas exports to The Netherlands in 2023 totaled $26,580 million, including the following commodities: mineral fuel, oil, electric machinery, organic chemicals, industrial machinery and technical instruments. Texas imports from The Netherlands in 2023 totaled $2,059 million, including the following commodities: mineral fuel, oil, industrial machinery, organic chemicals, beverage, spirits, vinegar, aircraft, spacecraft and parts. Texas port districts that have active trade with The Netherlands include Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Laredo and Port Arthur.

Direct flights to/from Amsterdam are offered at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH).

Not only do The Netherlands and Texas share an important trade relationship, but the two also share cultural ties.

The Houston Chapter of The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) is an open forum with a mission to exchange knowledge and experiences between its members. The NAF Houston Chapter is a channel for many educational engagements between Dutch people and Greater Houston-based companies and universities. Social and networking aspects events take place throughout the year, like the traditional New Year’s reception and King’s Day celebration. Meanwhile, The Holland Club Houston brings together the Dutch community in Houston, preserving the customs of The Netherlands and hosting events like an annual Rijsttafel dinner. The Houston Dutch Lions soccer club showcases Dutch soccer philosophy, offering both a youth soccer academy and adult leagues