Netherlands: Chicory Market 2025

Chicory Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch chicory market, when its value decreased by -6.9% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. Chicory consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicory Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, chicory production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 115%. Chicory production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average chicory yield in the Netherlands totaled X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicory yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of chicory in the Netherlands stood at X ha, leveling off at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. The chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicory Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicory increased by 41% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 6,104%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicory exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,332% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of chicory exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +67.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for chicory exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 87% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +44.7%, 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

The average chicory export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 71%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (-6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicory Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of chicory increased by 244% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicory imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 823% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of chicory to the Netherlands, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, chicory imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Slovakia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.5% per year) and Slovakia (-62.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicory to the Netherlands, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -15.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.7% per year) and Slovakia (-56.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 236% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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