Netherlands: Baby Food Market 2025

Baby Food Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch baby food market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, baby food production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Baby food exports from the Netherlands declined notably to X tons in 2021, falling by -21.7% on 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby food exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from the Netherlands, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-2.6% per year) and Greece (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from the Netherlands, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-15.5% per year) and Russia (-2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of food preparations for infants into the Netherlands dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -31.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Spain, Switzerland and Poland, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest baby food suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +66.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 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 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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