Netherlands: Market for Herring, Salted Or In Brine 2024

Market Size for Herring, Salted Or In Brine in the Netherlands

After four years of decline, the Dutch market for herring, salted or in brine increased by 6.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Herring, Salted Or In Brine in the Netherlands

In value terms, herring, salted or in brine production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 2.8%. Herring, salted or in brine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Herring, Salted Or In Brine

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of herring, salted or in brine, when their volume decreased by -1.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, herring, salted or in brine exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of herring, salted or in brine exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 81% of total exports. Belgium, Jordan, the Czech Republic, France and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for herring, salted or in brine exports from the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+1.7% per year) and the United States (+11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for herring, salted or in brine amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 the United States (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Herring, Salted Or In Brine

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of herring, salted or in brine increased by 177% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, herring, salted or in brine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest herring, salted or in brine supplier to the Netherlands, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, herring, salted or in brine imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Denmark was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.4% per year) and Belgium (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constituted the largest supplier of herring, salted or in brine to the Netherlands, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Denmark totaled -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.3% per year) and Belgium (-18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for herring, salted or in brine amounted to $X per ton, declining by -48.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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