By Diplomat Magazine
In 2026, ProChile’s office in the Netherlands marks 35 years of uninterrupted presence in one of Europe’s most strategic markets. For more than three decades, this trade representation has served as a bridge between Chile and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, fostering trade, investment, innovation, and long-term business partnerships.
The Netherlands is one of Europe’s principal gateways to international trade. With the Port of Rotterdam—the largest and busiest seaport in Europe—serving as the continent’s primary logistics hub, the country provides Chilean companies with efficient access to millions of European consumers.
Since its establishment in the early 1990s, ProChile’s office in The Hague has supported hundreds of Chilean companies in their international expansion. What began with the promotion of traditional exports such as fresh fruit, wine, and seafood has evolved into a far more diverse agenda encompassing innovative food products, global services, technology, renewable energy, creative industries, and sustainable solutions. Green hydrogen and critical minerals have also become prominent areas of bilateral trade cooperation, reflecting the evolving commercial relationship between the two countries.
The economic partnership between Chile and the Netherlands is built on strong complementarity. Chile offers a high-quality export portfolio backed by internationally recognized sanitary, sustainability, and production standards, while the Netherlands contributes world-class expertise in logistics, agricultural innovation, precision farming, the circular economy, and technological development.
Over the past three decades, ProChile has played a pivotal role in organizing trade missions, coordinating participation in international trade fairs, facilitating business matchmaking, and promoting key export sectors. Chile’s non-traditional exports to the Netherlands—excluding copper and lithium—have reached record levels for two consecutive years, surpassing US$1.7 billion in 2025.
Today, ProChile’s Trade Office in The Hague continues to strengthen Chile’s presence in Europe under the leadership of Commercial Attaché Osvaldo Marinao and a multicultural team working closely with companies, importers, investors, and institutions in both countries. From its offices on Parkstraat, in the heart of The Hague, ProChile continues to promote business opportunities and deepen economic cooperation between Chile and the Netherlands.
The celebration of this 35-year milestone is a tribute to the thousands of entrepreneurs, exporters, business partners, and public officials who have helped build this strong bilateral relationship. It also offers an opportunity to look ahead to a future driven by innovation, sustainability, and ever-closer cooperation between two countries that share a strong international outlook.
At a time when supply chain resilience, the energy transition, and digital transformation are becoming increasingly important worldwide, ProChile reaffirms its commitment to connecting Chilean talent, products, and services with global markets, while strengthening the Netherlands’ role as one of Chile’s most important commercial platforms in Europe.
