Netherlands: Fonio Market 2024

Fonio Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch fonio market decreased by -33.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fonio Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fonio production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fonio yield in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield recorded 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 fonio were harvested in the Netherlands; standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fonio Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of fonio were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by -55.4% on 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,413% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fonio exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,705% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for fonio exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, fonio exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait stood at -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-25.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.2% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fonio exports from the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-18.7% per year) and Germany (-32.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fonio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -43.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 101%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fonio Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of fonio decreased by -23.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 72,005%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fonio imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 52,092%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) were the main suppliers of fonio imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +22.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest fonio suppliers to the Netherlands were Burkina Faso ($X), Togo ($X) and Guinea ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fonio import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -26.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the price for Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+119.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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