Netherlands - Sugar Crop - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingNetherlands Experiences Major Decline in Sugar Crop Exports, Dropping to $2.2M in 2023
Netherlands Sugar Crop Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of sugar crops decreased by -79% to 4.3K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 77K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, sugar crop exports dropped remarkably to $2.2M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $14M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Sugar Crop in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Germany | 12.5 | 13.1 | 9.4 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Belgium | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| France | 0.1 | N/A | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Poland | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 |
| United Kingdom | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5.3 | 0.1 |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Austria | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Total | 14.0 | 14.1 | 13.6 | 5.9 | 9.1 | 11.0 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 2.2 |
Exports by Country
Germany (2.6K tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from the Netherlands, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar crop exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (908 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (375 tons), with an 8.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -25.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.4% per year) and France (+17.9% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($895K), Belgium ($522K) and France ($217K) were the largest markets for sugar crop exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 73% of total exports. Spain, Italy, the UK, Poland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.
Italy, with a CAGR of +64.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Sugar beet (2.9K tons) was the largest type of sugar crops exported from the Netherlands, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar beet exceeded the volume of the second product type, carob (901 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by chicory (423 tons), with a 9.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of sugar beet exports amounted to -25.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: carob (+14.8% per year) and chicory (-4.1% per year).
In value terms, sugar crops with the largest exports in the Netherlands were chicory ($884K), carob ($621K) and sugar beet ($595K), with a combined 94% share of total exports.
Among the main product categories, carob, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the sugar crop price amounted to $522 per ton (FOB, Netherlands), growing by 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 157%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,178 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,093 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($344 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar crop 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:
- FCL 161 - Sugar crops nes
- FCL 156 - Sugar cane
- FCL 459 - Chicory roots
- FCL 157 - Sugar beet
- FCL 461 - Carobs
- FCL 460 - Vegetable products, fresh or dry nes
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
