Netherlands: Cream Fresh Market 2024

Cream Fresh Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cream fresh market reduced markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -90.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Cream Fresh Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cream fresh production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Cream fresh production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cream Fresh Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of cream fresh were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 79% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +91.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cream fresh exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cream fresh exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 89% share of total exports. China, Saudi Arabia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for cream fresh exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports. China, Saudi Arabia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6%.

China, with a CAGR of +67.4%, 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 cream fresh export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cream fresh export price increased by +52.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 42%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Italy (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cream Fresh Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cream fresh into the Netherlands expanded rapidly to X tons, surging by 13% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cream fresh imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +59.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cream fresh supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, cream fresh imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.1% per year) and France (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cream fresh to the Netherlands, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.5% per year) and the UK (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cream fresh import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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