Netherlands: Dried Mushroom Market 2025

Dried Mushroom Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch dried mushroom market increased by 3.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Dried Mushroom Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, dried mushroom production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -3.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Dried mushroom production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried mushrooms and truffles were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 30% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-11.1% per year) and the UK (-32.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried mushrooms and truffles exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-12.0% per year) and France (-13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 194%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, dried mushroom imports into the Netherlands declined rapidly to X tons, reducing by -38.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried mushroom imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Italy, Vietnam, Spain, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

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 +55.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest dried mushroom suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +52.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average dried mushroom import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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