Netherlands: Brazil Nut Market 2025

Brazil Nut Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch brazil nut market increased by 33% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Brazil Nut Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, brazil nut production totaled less than $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil Nut Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of brazil nuts exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 40% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 409%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, brazil nut exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 327%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of brazil nut exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, the UK and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Spain (with a CAGR of +349.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for brazil nut exports from the Netherlands, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +54.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+54.2% per year) and Spain (+362.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average brazil nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -28.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Brazil Nut Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of brazil nuts decreased by -59.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 1,992% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, brazil nut imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 1,462%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of brazil nut imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 99.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +49.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest brazil nut suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +72.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average brazil nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 102%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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