Netherlands: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch safflower seed market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Safflower Seed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, safflower seed production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of safflower seed in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded 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, the safflower seed harvested area in the Netherlands amounted to less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of safflower seed were exported from the Netherlands; reducing by -30.7% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 286% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 308% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, safflower seed exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sixfold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.5% per year) and Portugal (+40.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for safflower seed exports from the Netherlands, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+10.7% per year) and Germany (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Germany (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of safflower seed decreased by -33.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest safflower seed supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, safflower seed imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +35.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.9% per year) and Belgium (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to the Netherlands, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +35.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.0% per year) and Spain (+42.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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