Netherlands: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2024

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 61% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from the Netherlands, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-1.6% per year) and France (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from the Netherlands, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.0% per year) and Italy (+3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -23.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 5.2% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to the Netherlands, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Italy, Tanzania, Kenya, Belgium, Romania, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +128.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to the Netherlands were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Kenya, Mexico, Belgium, Tanzania, Guatemala, Russia, Romania and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +94.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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