Netherlands: Potato Harvester Market 2025

Potato Harvester Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dutch potato harvester market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -28.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Potato harvester consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Harvester Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, potato harvester production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Potato Harvester Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of potato-diggers and potato harvesters exported from the Netherlands surged to X tons, with an increase of 56% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 281% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, potato harvester exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 357% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of potato harvester exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Russia, France, Belgium, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for potato-diggers and potato harvesters exports from the Netherlands, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+23.0% per year) and Russia (+30.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average potato harvester export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -33.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Spain (+258.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Harvester Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of potato-diggers and potato harvesters increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato harvester imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 327% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato harvester to the Netherlands, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, potato harvester imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.5% per year) and Poland (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest potato harvester suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +152.2%, 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 potato harvester import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+37.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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