Netherlands: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch fruit market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fruit Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fruit production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in the Netherlands reduced to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in the Netherlands amounted to X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Colombia, Chile, Germany, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to the Netherlands were South Africa ($X), Peru ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

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