Netherlands: Herbicide Market 2025

Herbicide Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch herbicide market increased by 4.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Herbicide Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, herbicide production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Herbicide production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Herbicide Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Herbicide exports from the Netherlands shrank to X tons in 2021, waning by -6.3% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, herbicide exports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of herbicide exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 48% share of total exports. China, Austria, Russia, Greece, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Denmark, Sweden and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +95.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for herbicide exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, China, Italy, Russia, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, Ukraine and Poland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +83.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average herbicide export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 32% 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 somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Belgium (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Herbicide Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of herbicides increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, herbicide imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of herbicide imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Hungary, Israel, China and Italy, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest herbicide suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, China, Hungary, the UK and Italy, which together accounted for a further 21%.

China, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 herbicide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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