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Spain's mercantilist policies led to the extraction of vast amounts of wealth from its colonies, especially silver from the Americas, which was used to fuel Spain's economy and fund its military campaigns in Europe.

Portuguese mercantilism focused on establishing a trade monopoly over spices and other goods from Asia and Africa, leading to the creation of a trade empire with fortified bases along coasts and controlling the flow of valuable goods into Europe.

English mercantilism manifested in the Navigation Acts, which aimed to monopolize trade with its colonies. It resulted in the growth of a strong merchant fleet and a trade network that laid the foundation for the British Empire.

French mercantilist policies under finance ministers like Colbert aimed to decrease reliance on imports and maximize exports, leading to state-sponsored industries and colonial expansion in North America for resources like fur.

Dutch mercantilism was characterized by a vast commercial and maritime network, with the Dutch East India Company monopolizing trade routes to Asia and accumulating wealth through both trade and finance, such as through the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Swedish mercantilism during the 17th century focused on the export of iron and copper, as well as military expansion, to solidify its economic position in the Baltic Sea region.

The mercantilist strategy of Denmark-Norway included controlling the Sound Toll at the Øresund strait, which became a significant source of state income, and developing its colonies in the North Atlantic for strategic and resource gains.

Russian mercantilism expanded under Peter the Great who sought to modernize the Russian economy by developing industries, establishing new trading cities like St. Petersburg, and expanding Russia's influence towards the Baltic Sea.

Prussian mercantilism under Frederick the Great included efforts to increase agricultural output, promotion of manufacturing, especially in the textile industry, and military expansion that allowed for greater trade control within Central Europe.

The mercantilist policies of the Habsburg monarchy in Austria centralized economic activities, fostered the development of manufacturing, and sought control over central European trade routes, particularly along the Danube River.

Scottish mercantilism led to the ill-fated Darien Scheme, an endeavor to establish a colony in Central America to facilitate trade, which ultimately failed but highlighted the mercantilist desire for trade expansion and colonial wealth.

Under Spanish rule, the Kingdom of Naples was exploited for its agricultural output, such as wheat and other crops, as part of Spain's broader mercantilist system to concentrate wealth and resources from its possessions.

Venetian mercantilism thrived on controlling the Mediterranean trade routes, with its powerful navy and strategic location enabling the republic to monopolize trade between Europe and the Orient for centuries.

The mercantilist efforts in Poland-Lithuania were less successful due to its decentralized political system; however, it still engaged in grain trade and sought to profit from its role as a transit territory between Western Europe and the East.