The independent resource on global security

National reports: Netherlands

The Netherlands has produced an annual report on arms export licences since 1997. Along with information on licences granted, the Dutch report also includes detailed information on instances where a licence application has been denied.  This includes the intended recipient, the type of equipment, and the reason the denial was issued.

- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2021 (Net_21)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2020 - English, Dutch versions (NET_2020_Dutch.pdf, NET_2020_English.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2019 - English, Dutch versions (NET_2019_English, NET_2019_Dutch)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2018 - English, Dutch versions (NET_2018_English, NET_2018_Dutch)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2017 - English, Dutch versions (NET_17_Dutch, NET_17_English)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2016 - English, Dutch versions (NET_16_Dutch, NET_16_English)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2015 - English, Dutch versions (NET_15_ENG, NET_15_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2014 - English, Dutch versions (NET_14_ENG, NET_14_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2013 - English, Dutch versions (NET_13_ENG, NET_13_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2012 - English, Dutch versions (NET_12_ENG, NET_12_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2011 - English, Dutch versions (NET_11_ENG, NET_11_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2010 - English, Dutch versions (NET_10_ENG, NET_10_DUTCH)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2009 - English version (NET09.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2008 - English version (NET08.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2007 - English version (NET07.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2006 - English version (NET06.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2005 - English version (NET05.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2004 - English version (NET04.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2003 - English version (NET03.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2002 - English version (NET02.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2001 - English version (NET01.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 2000 - English version (NET00.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 1999 - English version (NET99.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 1998 - English version (NET98.pdf)
- The Netherlands arms export policy in 1997 - English version (NET97.pdf)
- The Dutch export control policy in 2021 (Netherlands 2021)

The reports are also available here. The Dutch versions are available here. The Netherlands reporting transparency website is here.

In November 2004 the Netherlands also began publishing (in Dutch) monthly reports on all export licences granted. There are three overviews: (1) licenses export Dual Use goods, (2) licenses export and transit Military goods and notifications transit of Military Goods.