Netherlands: Dairy Machinery Market 2024

Dairy Machinery Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch dairy machinery market reduced remarkably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -21.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Dairy Machinery Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, dairy machinery production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 438%. Dairy machinery production peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Dairy Machinery Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X units of dairy machinery were exported from the Netherlands; picking up by 19% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dairy machinery exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X units), Germany (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main destinations of dairy machinery exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 44% 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 Switzerland (with a CAGR of +69.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dairy machinery exports from the Netherlands, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +81.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.8% per year) and Ireland (+42.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dairy machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Machinery Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of dairy machinery was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dairy machinery imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest dairy machinery supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, dairy machinery imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), fourfold. Sweden (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-3.9% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dairy machinery to the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.0% per year) and Poland (-8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dairy machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dairy machinery import price increased by +48.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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