Netherlands: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of growth, the Dutch cauliflower and broccoli market decreased by -18.5% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Cauliflower and broccoli production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in the Netherlands rose to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 2.3% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 21%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average cauliflower and broccoli yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cauliflower and broccoli were harvested in the Netherlands; with a decrease of -6.3% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cauliflower and broccoli production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cauliflower and broccoli exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 55% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +37.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cauliflower and broccoli exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Romania and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +35.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli imported into the Netherlands rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of 8.3% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier to the Netherlands, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-11.3% per year) and Germany (+5.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cauliflower and broccoli to the Netherlands, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-10.4% per year) and Germany (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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