Netherlands: Castor Oil Seed Market 2020

Castor Oil Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the castor oil seed market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, castor oil seed consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the castor oil seed market reached its maximum level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Castor Oil Seed Production in the Netherlands

In 2017, castor oil seed production in the Netherlands amounted to X kg, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, castor oil seed production continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the castor oil seed production reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year. Castor oil seed output in the Netherlands indicated a remarkable growth, which was largely conditioned by a prominent expansion of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Average yield of castor oil seed in the Netherlands totaled X kg per ha in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed yield continues to indicate 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 2017, the total area harvested in terms of castor oil seed production in the Netherlands stood at X ha, flattening at the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Castor Oil Seed Exports in the Netherlands

In 2017, the amount of castor oil seed exported from the Netherlands totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, castor oil seed exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the castor oil seed exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, castor oil seed exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, castor oil seed exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The Netherlands exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Castor Oil Seed Exports by Country in the Netherlands

India prevails in castor oil seed exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest growing in terms of the castor oil seed exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Germany (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. India (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest castor oil seed supplier from the Netherlands, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In India, castor oil seed exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Castor Oil Seed Export Prices by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, the castor oil seed export price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a slight growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for castor oil seed reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for castor oil seed failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Castor Oil Seed Imports in the Netherlands

In 2017, approx. X tons of castor oil seed were imported into the Netherlands; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, castor oil seed imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The Netherlands imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, castor oil seed imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the castor oil seed imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The Netherlands imports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Castor Oil Seed Imports by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, China (X tons) was the major importer for castor oil seed, generating X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Germany (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) occupied the slight share of total imports.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the castor oil seed imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Thailand (+X%), South Korea (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Italy, the Netherlands and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Thailand, the U.S. and China decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported castor oil seed into the Netherlands, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Castor Oil Seed Import Prices by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, the castor oil seed import price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a notable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for castor oil seed attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for castor oil seed failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform