Netherlands: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch grain market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Grain Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, grain production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grain in the Netherlands stood at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 harvested area of grain in the Netherlands totaled X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of grain increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, grain imports into the Netherlands reduced to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Brazil, Belgium, Poland, the UK, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest grain suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Poland, the UK, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Brazil, 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

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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