Netherlands: Insecticide Market 2025

Insecticide Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch insecticide market decreased by -5.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Insecticide Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, insecticide production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Insecticide production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Insecticide Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of insecticides decreased by -0.7% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, insecticide exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of insecticide exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 50% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Romania, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Angola and Greece, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +19.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for insecticide exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Spain, the UK, Poland, Romania, Angola and Greece, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +16.1%, 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 2021, the average insecticide export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Angola (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Insecticide Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Insecticide imports into the Netherlands shrank to X tons in 2021, dropping by -5.9% on 2020 figures. In general, imports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, insecticide imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of insecticide imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 72% of total imports. Italy, China, Poland, the United States, the UK and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +51.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest insecticide suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 68% of total imports. The United States, Italy, the UK, Israel, China and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +39.0%, 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 insecticide import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -20.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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