Netherlands: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch areca nut market decreased by -11.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Areca Nut Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, areca nut production declined modestly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of areca nuts in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of areca nuts were harvested in the Netherlands; approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of areca nuts increased by 191% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 17,614% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 18,961% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for areca nut exports from the Netherlands, with a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled +3,367.0%.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for areca nuts exports from the Netherlands, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +3,371.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -33.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of areca nuts were imported into the Netherlands; waning by -50.2% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 468,500%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, areca nut imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 859,733% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to the Netherlands, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, areca nut imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-34.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest areca nut suppliers to the Netherlands were the UK ($X), India ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together accounting for 100% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +9.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average areca nut import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -35.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 235%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+68.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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