Netherlands: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch canary seed market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canary Seed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, canary seed production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of canary seed in the Netherlands stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw 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 canary seed were harvested in the Netherlands; almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of canary seed decreased by -11.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 111%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for canary seed exports from the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, canary seed exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +34.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.2% per year) and Spain (+33.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for canary seed exports from the Netherlands, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +35.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+37.3% per year) and Germany (+31.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of canary seed decreased by -32.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, canary seed imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to the Netherlands, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, canary seed imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +82.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-6.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+101.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest canary seed suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +98.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average canary seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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