Netherlands: Market for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery 2024

Market Size for Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery decreased by -11.2% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed measured growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery in the Netherlands

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 844%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from the Netherlands shrank to X tons, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 53% of total exports. France, the United States, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. The UK, the United States, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 6.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Candies, Sweets, and Nonchocolate Confectionery

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imported into the Netherlands shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -5.6% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Italy, Spain, China, Slovakia, Turkey, France, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candy, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. Poland, Italy, China, the UK, Slovakia, Turkey, France and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for candies, sweets, and nonchocolate confectionery amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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