Netherlands: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch pulses market increased by X% to $X, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a strong increase. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pulses production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in the Netherlands surged to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, the harvested area of pulses in the Netherlands shrank dramatically to X ha, which is down by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% 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, pulses exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Norway ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Pulses Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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