Netherlands: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cow peas market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, which is down by -61.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cow Peas Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cow peas production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the average cow peas yield in the Netherlands stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. 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, approx. less than X ha of cow peas (dry) were harvested in the Netherlands; remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were exported from the Netherlands; approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cow peas exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, cow peas exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-3.3% per year) and the UK (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cow peas exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Italy, France, Norway, Austria, Canada, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Suriname and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +51.0%, saw 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 cow peas export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of cow peas (dry) were imported into the Netherlands; with a decrease of -45.1% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 84%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cow peas supplier to the Netherlands, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +25.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+41.5% per year) and Canada (-32.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to the Netherlands, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.4% per year) and the UK (+41.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cow peas import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cow peas import price increased by +103.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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