Netherlands: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch grain market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Grain consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Grain Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, grain production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cereal grains in the Netherlands totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cereal grains production in the Netherlands stood at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into the Netherlands; declining by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Belgium, Poland, the UK, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest grain suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Poland, the UK, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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