Netherlands: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of growth, the Dutch rye market decreased by -23.8% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a modest increase. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, rye production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of rye in the Netherlands totaled X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 6.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 28%. The rye yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 rye were harvested in the Netherlands; shrinking by -8.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Rye Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Rye exports from the Netherlands fell to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.2% against the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of rye exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

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 +42.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +20.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rye, when their volume decreased by -34.3% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 196%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 141%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest rye supplier to the Netherlands, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), ninefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-6.3% per year) and Belgium (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to the Netherlands, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-4.2% per year) and Belgium (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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