Netherlands: Food Manufacture Machinery Market 2024

Food Manufacture Machinery Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch food manufacture machinery market, when its value decreased by -27.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced increase. Food manufacture machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Food Manufacture Machinery Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, food manufacture machinery production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +96.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Food Manufacture Machinery Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink exported from the Netherlands rose to X units, increasing by 3.4% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27% 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 failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for food manufacture machinery exports from the Netherlands, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, food manufacture machinery exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +44.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.1% per year) and France (+15.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink exports from the Netherlands, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+15.1% per year) and Germany (+8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average food manufacture machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, food manufacture machinery export price increased by +34.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Food Manufacture Machinery Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Food manufacture machinery imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X units in 2021, picking up by 86% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of food manufacture machinery imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Australia, Belgium and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +209.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest food manufacture machinery suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, China, France, Belgium and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +203.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average food manufacture machinery import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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