Netherlands: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch persimmon market, when its value decreased by -5.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. Persimmon consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Persimmon Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, persimmon production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of persimmons exported from the Netherlands fell dramatically to X tons, dropping by -23.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports stood at $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.1% per year) and Spain (+34.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.4% per year) and Sweden (-13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Poland (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were imported into the Netherlands; reducing by -26.3% against 2020. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 135%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest persimmon supplier to the Netherlands, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, persimmon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and South Africa (+40.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+15.9% per year) and Germany (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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