Netherlands: Frozen Potato Market 2024

Frozen Potato Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch frozen potato market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 181% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Potato Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, frozen potato production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of frozen potatoes increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 17%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 38% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Poland, Colombia, Sweden, Ireland, Brazil and Australia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, Australia, Colombia and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +20.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen potatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to the Netherlands, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.5% per year) and France (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes to the Netherlands, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.7% per year) and France (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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