Netherlands: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cereal market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cereal Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cereal production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereals in the Netherlands amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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, the cereal harvested area in the Netherlands totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. 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 tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cereal exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share 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, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cereal exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of 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

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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.

Cereal Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cereals into the Netherlands shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, 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 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal 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 most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest cereal suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Poland, the UK, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest 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, cereal import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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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