Netherlands: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2025

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch non-wheat groats market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -12.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-wheat groats production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Non-wheat groats exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 48% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 436%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 788%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat groats exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 65% of total exports. France, Italy, Spain, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cyprus (with a CAGR of +138.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-wheat groats exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +124.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) imported into the Netherlands fell to X tons, reducing by -9.6% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-wheat groats to the Netherlands, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, non-wheat groats imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and Belgium (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-wheat groats suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. Poland, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +80.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 non-wheat groats import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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