Netherlands: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Dutch citrus fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. 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. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield saw 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in the Netherlands stood at less than X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from the Netherlands; shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Ireland, Finland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Ireland, Finland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits imported into the Netherlands fell slightly to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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