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Benelux: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux areca nut market decreased by -11.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Areca Nut Production in Benelux

In value terms, areca nut production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of areca nut production, comprising approx. 98% of total volume. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total production.

In the Netherlands, areca nut production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of areca nuts increased by 242% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17,614%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, areca nut exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18,961% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X kg), constituting a 15% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -9.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+35.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +35.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-14.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest areca nut supplier in Benelux, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, areca nut exports contracted by an average annual rate of -12.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -30.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-3.3%).

Areca Nut Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of areca nuts, when their volume decreased by -70.8% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 5,107% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, areca nut imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7,492%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importer of areca nuts in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 61% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +33.1%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported areca nuts in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at +21.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 107% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 119% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.1%).

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
20. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
21. Yield, 2012–2024
22. Production, By Country, 2024
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
24. Harvested Area, By Country, 2024
25. Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2024
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
38. Export Prices, 2012–2024