Netherlands: Market for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets 2025

Market Size for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch lucerne meal and pellets market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Lucerne meal and pellets consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in the Netherlands

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 55%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 66%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of lucerne meal and pellets exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 83% of total exports. Ireland and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +47.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lucerne meal and pellets exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Ireland and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iceland, with a CAGR of +51.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lucerne meal and pellets export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Ireland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets increased by 33% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest lucerne meal and pellets supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, lucerne meal and pellets imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at -11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+37.5% per year) and Spain (+60.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets to the Netherlands, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at -13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+38.0% per year) and Spain (+59.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lucerne meal and pellets import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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