Netherlands: Lentil Market 2024

Lentil Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch lentil market increased by 25% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lentil Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, lentil production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the average lentil yield in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 lentils in the Netherlands totaled less than X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lentil Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of lentils increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 73%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lentil exports from the Netherlands, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, lentil exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+6.4% per year) and France (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lentils exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.1% per year) and France (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Switzerland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lentils, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lentil imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of lentil imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +104.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lentil suppliers to the Netherlands were Turkey ($X), Canada ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +94.1%, recorded 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 lentil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +64.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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