Netherlands: Carrot And Turnip Market 2024

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch carrot and turnip market reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, shrinking by -26.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Carrot And Turnip Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, carrot and turnip production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -5.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in the Netherlands shrank modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -4.3% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year. 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 carrots and turnips production in the Netherlands fell slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the carrot and turnip harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 2.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 56%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for carrot and turnip exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +8.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Romania (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of carrots and turnips imported into the Netherlands shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -49.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of carrot and turnip imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 77% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Israel, Portugal, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +97.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to the Netherlands were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 66% of total imports. The UK, France, Italy, Portugal, Israel and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +90.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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