Netherlands: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Dutch fruit and berry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Fruit and berry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fruit And Berry Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in the Netherlands was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fruit and berry harvested area in the Netherlands stood at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. 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 fruit and berry exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Ecuador, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Germany, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Chile, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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