The tables provide data on the volume of exports (measured in millions of tonnes) through Rotterdam port in 2002 and 2012, as well as the percentage tax rates imposed by the receiving countries.
Regarding exports, the total amount increased from 17,150 million tonnes in 2002 to 18,600 million tonnes in 2012. Exports to the USA decreased slightly by 300 million tonnes, from 4,200 in 2002 to 3,900 in 2012. Europe saw a reduction of 500 million tonnes, from 6,900 to 6,400. Exports to China and Latin America also dropped by 100 million tonnes each. Conversely, exports to Asia Pacific and Australasia saw significant growth, with Asia Pacific’s exports tripling from 800 to 2,550 million tonnes, and Australasia’s exports rising from 700 to 2,300 million tonnes.
As for tax rates, the USA’s tax rate decreased from 3% in 2002 to 2% in 2012, while Europe’s tax rate rose substantially from 5% to 8%. China and Latin America both experienced an increase in tax rates, with China’s rate rising from 0% to 2%, and Latin America’s tax rate going up from 1% to 2%. Meanwhile, tax rates for Asia Pacific and Australasia decreased, with Asia Pacific’s rate dropping from 5% to 2%, and Australasia’s from 4% to 1%. The tax rate for “Other” destinations remained unchanged at 2%.
Overall, the data reflects a shift in export destinations and tax policies over the decade, with notable increases in exports to Asia Pacific and Australasia, and significant changes in tax rates for several regions.