Netherlands: Mixed Fertilizer Market 2025

Mixed Fertilizer Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch mixed fertilizer market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mixed Fertilizer Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, mixed fertilizer production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 2.2%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Mixed Fertilizer Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of mixed fertilizers, when their volume decreased by -11.8% to X tons. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for mixed fertilizer exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed fertilizer exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+24.8% per year) and Germany (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mixed fertilizer exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. Belgium, Brazil, Turkey, Spain, the UK, Lithuania, Estonia, Malaysia, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +26.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mixed fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 UK (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mixed Fertilizer Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of mixed fertilizers decreased by -20.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed fertilizer imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total imports. France, China, Israel, Lithuania, Latvia and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +108.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed fertilizers to the Netherlands, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-2.5% per year) and Germany (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mixed fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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