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Netherlands: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch date market contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -58% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of dates exported from the Netherlands reached X tons, increasing by 6.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for date exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, date exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+16.3% per year) and France (+17.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+18.9% per year) and France (+19.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Poland (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After ten years of growth, purchases abroad of dates decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, date imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Israel stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+12.8% per year) and Germany (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to the Netherlands, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Israel stood at +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.9% per year) and Tunisia (+11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together accounting for 43% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together accounting for 48% of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and China, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to the Netherlands?

In value terms, Israel constituted the largest supplier of date to the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Palestine, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.4% share.

What are the leading importers of dates from the Netherlands?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for date exports from the Netherlands, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.8% share.

What is the average export price for dates in the Netherlands?

The average date export price stood at $5,442 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in the Netherlands?

In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $3,620 per ton, shrinking by -4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

Netherlands

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024