Netherlands: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Dutch oil crops market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Oil Crops Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, oil crops production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average oil crops yield in the Netherlands dropped dramatically to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The oil crops yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oil crops (primary) production in the Netherlands shrank slightly to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the oil crops harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of oil crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for oil crops exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, oil crops exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oil crops export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, oil crops export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of oil crops (primary) imported into the Netherlands expanded sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oil crops imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of oil crops imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, France, Uruguay, Belgium, Canada, Germany and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Australia ($X) were the largest oil crops suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, France, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Belgium, Uruguay, Germany, Canada and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, 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 oil crops import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, oil crops import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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