Country & trade insight
Expand your knowledge of the global economies and how we support international growth
Understanding your overseas marketplace is essential when exploring the merits of international expansion. As a global bank we understand the international arena especially across the 36 countries where we have a presence on the ground. Our country and trade insight provides you with economic, industry and trading information which is valuable when looking for countries that best match your strategic objectives. Outside of our international network we have strong relationships with other international banks providing services to almost anywhere in the world.
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Netherlands
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in The Netherlands since 1824. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the Netherlands, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,784,736 | 16,847,007 | 0.371 |
| GDP | US$669billion | US$680.4billion | 1.70 |
| GDP per capita | US$40,000 | US$40,500 | 1.25 |
| Exports | US$421billion | US$451billion | 7.12 |
| Imports | US$372billion | US$408billion | 9.81 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.5% | 14.58 |
| Inflation | 1.2% | 1.1% | -8 |
| Public debt | 60.9% of GDP | 64.4% of GDP | 6.08 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Ireland
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in Ireland since 1917, through the acquisition of Ulster Bank Group. Ulster Bank was founded in 1836 and is one of the longest established banks in Ireland. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Ireland, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,621,937 | 4,670,976 | 1.061 |
| GDP | US$175.1billion | US$172.3billion | -1.60 |
| GDP per capita | US$38,200 | US$37,600 | -1.57 |
| Exports | US$117.5billion | US$115.7billion | -1.53 |
| Imports | US$62.85billion | US$70.36billion | 11.95 |
| Unemployment | 12.4% | 13.7% | 10.48 |
| Inflation | -1.7% | -1.6% | -6 |
| Public debt | 65.5% of GDP | 94.2% of GDP | 43.82 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Austria
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in Austria since 1988. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Austria, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
2009 2010 % change
Population 21,519,665 21,766,711 1.148
GDP US$2.146 trillion US$2.173 trillion 2.75
GDP per capita US$40,400 US$41,000 1.49
Exports US$155 billion US$211 billion 36.13
Imports US$160 billion US$200 billion 25
Unemployment 5.6% 5.1% -8.93
Inflation 1.8% 2.9% 61
Public debt 22.1% of GDP 22.4% of GDP 1.36
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Belgium
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Belgium since the 1960s. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Belguim, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,424,076 | 10,431,477 | 0.071 |
| GDP | US$388.7billion | US$396.9billion | 2.1 |
| GDP per capita | US$37,300 | US$37,900 | 1.60 |
| Exports | US$261.1billion | US$279.2billion | 6.93 |
| Imports | US$261.3billion | US$281.7billion | 7.81 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% | 8.5% | 7.59 |
| Inflation | 0.0% | 2.3% | - |
| Public debt | 96.2% of GDP | 98.6% of GDP | 2.49 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Czech Republic
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in the Czech Republic since 1991. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the Czech Republic, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
2009 2010 % change
Population 10,202,456 10,190,213 -0.12
GDP US$255.4 billion US$261.3 billion 2.31
GDP per capita US$25,000 US$25,600 2.40
Exports US$113 billion US$117 billion 3.54
Imports US$109 billion US$103 billion -5.5
Unemployment 8% 7.1% -11.25
Inflation 1% 1.5% 50
Public debt 32.5% of GDP 40% of GDP 23.08
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Denmark
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France
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in France since 1977. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in France, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,987,312 | 65,312,249 | 0.5 |
| GDP | US$2.126 trillion | US$2.16 trillion | 1.6 |
| GDP per capita | US$33,000 | US$33,300 | 0.91 |
| Exports | US$473.9 billion | US$508.7 billion | 7.34 |
| Imports | US$535.8 billion | US$577.7 billion | 7.82 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% | 9.5% | 4.4 |
| Inflation | 0.1% | 1.5% | 1400 |
| Public debt | 77.6% of GDP | 83.5% of GDP | 7.6 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Germany
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Germany since 1970. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Germany, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,650,000 | 81,472,000 | -0.208 |
| GDP | US$2.857 trillion | US$2.96 trillion | 3.6 |
| GDP per capita | US$34,700 | US$35,900 | 3.5 |
| Exports | US$1.145 trillion | US$1.37 trillion | 16.8 |
| Imports | US$956.7 billion | US$1.12 trillion | 17.1 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% | 7.4% | -1.3 |
| Inflation | 0.4% | 1.1% | 175 |
| Public debt | 72.5% of GDP | 78.8% of GDP | 8.7 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Greece
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Italy
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Italy since 1974. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Italy, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,761,6057 | 61,016,804 | 0.42 |
| GDP | US$1.763trillion | US$1.782trillion | 1.08 |
| GDP per capita | US$30,300 | US$30,700 | 1.32 |
| Exports | US$407billion | US$458billion | 12.57 |
| Imports | US$404billion | US$460billion | 13.82 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% | 8.4% | 7.69 |
| Inflation | 0.8% | 1.4% | 75 |
| Public debt | 115.8% of GDP | 118.1% of GDP | 1.99 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Kazakhstan
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Luxembourg
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Poland
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Russia
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Spain
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Spain since 1980. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Spain, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,487,943 | 46,754,784 | 0.574 |
| GDP | US$1.379trillion | US$1.376trillion | -0.22 |
| GDP per capita | US$29,800 | US$29,500 | -1.01 |
| Exports | US$224billion | US$268billion | 19.78 |
| Imports | US$287billion | US$325billion | 13.18 |
| Unemployment | 18.1% | 20% | 10.50 |
| Inflation | -0.3% | 1.3% | -533 |
| Public debt | 53.2% of GDP | 63.4% of GDP | 19.17 |
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Sweden
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Switzerland
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Switzerland since 1955. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the Switzerland, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,623,951 | 7,639,961 | 0.21 |
| GDP | US$318billion | US$326.5billion | 2.67 |
| GDP per capita | US$41,800 | US$42,900 | 2.63 |
| Exports | US$209billion | US$233billion | 11.56 |
| Imports | US$193billion | US$226billion | 17.38 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.9% | 5.41 |
| Inflation | -0.5% | 0.7% | -240 |
| Public debt | 40.5% of GDP | 38.2% of GDP | -5.68 |
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Turkey
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Turkey since 1921. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Turkey, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,824,416 | 78,785,548 | 1.235 |
| GDP | US$893.1billion | US$958.3billion | 7.30 |
| GDP per capita | US$11,600 | US$12,300 | 6.03 |
| Exports | US$110billion | US$117billion | 7.12 |
| Imports | US$135billion | US$166billion | 23.64 |
| Unemployment | 14.1% | 12.4% | -12.06 |
| Inflation | 6.3% | 8.7% | 38 |
| Public debt | 46.3% of GDP | 48.1% of GDP | 3.89 |
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United Arab Emirates
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in the United Arab Emirates since 1973. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in UAE, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,985,055 | 5,148,664 | 3.282 |
| GDP | US$194.7billion | US$199.8billion | 2.62 |
| GDP per capita | US$40,600 | US$40,200 | -0.99 |
| Exports | US$192billion | US$196billion | 1.87 |
| Imports | US$150billion | US$159billion | 6.00 |
| Unemployment | - | - | - |
| Inflation | 1.6% | 2.2% | 38 |
| Public debt | 48.9% of GDP | 44.6% of GDP | -8.79 |
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Uzbekistan
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North America & Canada
United States
The RBS group entered the U.S. in 1960 by opening a representative office on Wall Street in New York City and subsequently expanded its U.S. presence in 1988 by acquiring Citizens Financial Group. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the U.S. we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 310,244,391 | 313,232,044 | 0.963 |
| GDP | US$14.33 trillion | US$14.72 trillion | 2.72 |
| GDP per capita | US$46,700 | US$47,400 | 1.49 |
| Exports | US$1.069 trillion | US$1.27trillion | 18.8 |
| Imports | US$1.575 trillion | US$1.903trillion | 20.8 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% | 9.7% | 4.3 |
| Inflation | -0.3% | 1.4% | 567 |
| Public debt | 53.5% of GDP | 58.9% of GDP | 10.1 |
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Canada
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in Canada since the early 1950s. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Canada, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
2009 2010 % change
Population 33,762,515 34,030,589 0.794
GDP US$1.291 trillion US$1.33 trillion 3.1
GDP per capita US$38,500 US$39,400 2.34
Exports US$323 billion US$407 billion 25.83
Imports US$327 billion US$406 billion 24.16
Unemployment 8.3% 8% -3.61
Inflation 0.3% 1.6% 433
Public debt 29% of GDP 34% of GDP 17.24
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Latin America
Mexico
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Asia Pacific
Australia
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in Australia since 1974. Our Global transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Australia, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
2009 2010 % change
Population 21,519,665 21,766,711 1.148
GDP US$858.8 billion US$882.4 billion 2.75
GDP per capita US$40,400 US$41,000 1.49
Exports US$155 billion US$211 billion 36.13
Imports US$160 billion US$200 billion 25
Unemployment 5.6% 5.1% -8.93
Inflation 1.8% 2.9% 61
Public debt 22.1% of GDP 22.4% of GDP 1.36
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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China
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in China since 1903. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in China, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,330,160,325 | 1,336,718,015 | 0.493 |
| GDP | US$8.95 trillion | US$9.872 trillion | 10.3 |
| GDP per capita | US$6,800 | US$7,400 | 8.8 |
| Exports | US$1.204 trillion | US$1.506 trillion | 25.1 |
| Imports | US$954.3 billion | US$1.307 trillion | 36.9 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.3% | 2.4 |
| Inflation | -0.7% | 5% | 814 |
| Public debt | 16.9% of GDP | 17.5% of GDP | 3.6 |
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Hong Kong
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Hong Kong since 1906. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in Hong Kong, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,090,741 | 7,122,508 | 0.448 |
| GDP | US$306.2 billion | US$327 billion | 6.8 |
| GDP per capita | US$43,400 | US$45,600 | 5.1 |
| Exports | US$316.6 billion | US$388.6 billion | 22.7 |
| Imports | US$345.2 billion | US$431.4 billion | 25.0 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% | 4.3% | -20.4 |
| Inflation | 3.4% | 4.5% | 87.5 |
| Public debt | 37.4% of GDP | 18.2% of GDP | -51.3 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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India
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in India since 1920. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in India, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,173,402,378 | 1,189,172,906 | 1.34 |
| GDP | US$3.74 trillion | US$4.04 trillion | 8.3 |
| GDP per capita | US$,200 | US$3,400 | 6.25 |
| Exports | US$168.2 billion | US$201 billion | 19.5 |
| Imports | US$274.3 billion | US$327 billion | 19.2 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.9 |
| Inflation | 10.9% | 11.7% | 7.3 |
| Public debt | 57.3% of GDP | 55.9% of GDP | -2.4 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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Indonesia
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Japan
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Malaysia
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Singapore
The RBS group, which includes NatWest has been present in Singapore since 1858. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the Singapore, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
| 2009 | 2010 | % change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,702,319 | 4,740,737 | 0.817 |
| GDP | US$255billion | US$292.4billion | 14.67 |
| GDP per capita | U$54,700 | US$57,200 | 4.57 |
| Exports | US$269billion | US$351billion | 30.61 |
| Imports | US$245billion | US$310billion | 26.69 |
| Unemployment | 3% | 2.1% | -30 |
| Inflation | 0.6% | 2.8% | 367 |
| Public debt | 110% of GDP | 102.4% of GDP | -6.91 |
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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South Korea
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Thailand
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United Kingdom
The RBS group, which includes NatWest, has been present in the United Kingdom since 1727. Our Global Transaction Services (GTS) business offers clients cash and liquidity management, trade and supply chain finance, and commercial cards. Our services are delivered through a dedicated team of local banking professionals, who are supported by regional teams and experts from across our global network.
So, however large or small your operations in the United Kingdom, we can offer the services and support to help you succeed.
2009 2010 % change
Population 62,351,067 62,698,362 0.557
GDP US$2.146 trillion US$2.173 trillion 1.26
GDP per capita US$34,600 US$34,800 0.58
Exports US$356 billion US$406 billion 13.87
Imports US$484 billion US$547 billion 12.94
Unemployment 7.6% 7.9% 3.95
Inflation 2.2% 3.3% 50
Public debt 68.2% of GDP 76.5% of GDP 12.17
(Source: CIA World Factbook)
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