Netherlands: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch pistachio market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Pistachio consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Pistachio Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pistachio production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 2,445,052,100% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pistachios in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of pistachios were harvested in the Netherlands; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of pistachios increased by 8.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pistachio exports from the Netherlands, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, pistachio exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.1% per year) and Poland (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachios exports from the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-6.4% per year) and Poland (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pistachios increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pistachio imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pistachio to the Netherlands, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.3% per year) and Spain (+19.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pistachios to the Netherlands, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.1% per year) and Spain (+22.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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