Netherlands: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch non-wheat flour market fell markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -62.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-wheat flour production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours exported from the Netherlands rose remarkably to X tons, growing by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +114.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +97.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-wheat flour exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. France, the United States, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +117.2%, 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

The average non-wheat flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-wheat flour export price increased by +38.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of non-wheat flours into the Netherlands shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -6% against 2020. In general, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +11.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat flour imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Italy and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +138.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest non-wheat flour suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Thailand, France, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +121.0%, saw 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 non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-wheat flour import price increased by +32.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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