Netherlands: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch poppy seed market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, poppy seed production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 -9.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of poppy seed in the Netherlands reduced sharply to X kg per ha, which is down by -93.3% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,408% against the previous year. The poppy seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of poppy seed were harvested in the Netherlands; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of poppy seed, when their volume decreased by -46.1% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-6.2% per year) and France (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.1% per year) and the UK (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, poppy seed export price decreased by -17.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United States (+46.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of poppy seed, when their volume increased by 17% to X tons. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to the Netherlands, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, poppy seed imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-19.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest poppy seed suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Turkey, the UK, Belgium, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +4.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 70%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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