Netherlands: Caramel Market 2022

Caramel Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch caramel market skyrocketed to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Caramel Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, caramel production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Caramel Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the fifth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of caramel, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, caramel exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of caramel exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, the UK, New Zealand, Poland, Indonesia, Switzerland and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in New Zealand (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for caramel exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and New Zealand ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, New Zealand (+X% per year) 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 caramel export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, caramel export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Caramel Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2020, supplies from abroad of caramel decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, caramel imports reduced to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of caramel imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, the UK, Indonesia, Italy, the U.S. and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest caramel suppliers to the Netherlands were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Italy, the U.S., Indonesia, the UK and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further X 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average caramel import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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