Netherlands - Caramel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingCaramel Export From the Netherlands Drops by 10%, Reaching $199 Million in 2024
Netherlands Caramel Exports
In 2024, the amount of caramel exported from the Netherlands declined significantly to 84K tons, dropping by -22.3% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 164K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, caramel exports contracted to $199M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2014 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +25.2% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $239M in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Caramel in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| United States | 0.9 | 2.1 | 4.2 | N/A | 4.7 | N/A | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 32.5 | 47.0 |
| Belgium | 21.3 | 10.5 | 12.8 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 16.4 | 16.9 | 19.8 | 15.8 | 26.5 | 17.6 |
| New Zealand | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.6 | 25.8 | 12.9 | 14.7 | 15.0 | 16.4 |
| Germany | 21.7 | 17.2 | 21.9 | 27.2 | 37.1 | 30.1 | 35.2 | 34.5 | 28.7 | 25.5 | 16.2 |
| United Kingdom | 7.6 | 5.4 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| France | 7.0 | 7.9 | 11.6 | 13.2 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 14.9 | 17.3 | 15.4 | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Ireland | 59.2 | 53.6 | 44.8 | 49.3 | 41.8 | 38.1 | 34.7 | 27.0 | 17.8 | 20.1 | 7.2 |
| Others | 22.8 | 18.9 | 29.3 | 29.1 | 38.1 | 45.2 | 98.8 | 98.6 | 56.0 | 73.1 | 66.0 |
| Total | 140 | 116 | 134 | 141 | 158 | 176 | 239 | 222 | 159 | 223 | 199 |
Exports by Country
Belgium (16K tons), the United States (15K tons) and Germany (8.3K tons) were the main destinations of caramel exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 47% of total exports. the UK, France, Ireland and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +167.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($47M) remains the key foreign market for caramel exports from the Netherlands, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($18M), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with an 8.2% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +48.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-1.9% per year) and New Zealand (+165.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the caramel price amounted to $2,384 per ton (FOB, Netherlands), with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, caramel export price increased by +75.6% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($4,644 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,123 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the caramel market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10891910 - Caramel
Country coverage:
- Netherlands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
