Netherlands: Molasse Market 2024

Molasse Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch molasse market increased by 8.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Molasse consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Molasse Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, molasse production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Molasse Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Molasse exports from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 48% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, molasse exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 75%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of molasse exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for molasse exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +27.0%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average molasse export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molasse Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of molasses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molasse imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of molasse imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 82% of total imports. Guatemala, Belgium, Norway, the UK, France, the United States, Egypt, Pakistan and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Guatemala (with a CAGR of +418.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest molasse suppliers to the Netherlands were India ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Belgium, Guatemala, the UK, Norway, France, the United States, Egypt, Pakistan and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Guatemala, with a CAGR of +393.5%, 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 molasse import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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