Netherlands: Preserved Olive Market 2025

Preserved Olive Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch preserved olive market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. Preserved olive consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Olive Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preserved olive production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 120%. Preserved olive production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Olive Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of olives prepared or preserved were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 44% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 260%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved olive exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 277% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for preserved olive exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved olive exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+27.0% per year) and Poland (+131.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for olives prepared or preserved exports from the Netherlands, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+141.0% per year) and Belgium (+28.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved olive export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, preserved olive export price increased by +15.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 the Czech Republic (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Olive Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, preserved olive imports into the Netherlands surged to X tons, picking up by 29% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved olive imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved olive imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, Morocco and Italy, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest preserved olive suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 78% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +39.5%, 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

In 2021, the average preserved olive import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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