Netherlands: Market for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers 2025

Market Size for Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in the Netherlands

After two years of decline, the Dutch straw for fodder balers market increased by 48% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers in the Netherlands

In value terms, straw for fodder balers production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -17.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 71%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X units of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers were exported from the Netherlands; growing by 13% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of straw for fodder balers exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 33% of total exports. Japan, the United States, Poland, Thailand, Australia, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, New Zealand and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +111.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for straw for fodder balers exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Australia, the United States, Poland, Switzerland, the UK, Austria, Russia, New Zealand and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +406.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 straw for fodder balers export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 6.7%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Straw Or Fodder Balers, Including Pickup Balers

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers increased by 4.4% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straw for fodder balers imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of straw for fodder balers to the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, straw for fodder balers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), threefold. Ireland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+21.3% per year) and Ireland (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers to the Netherlands, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+10.0% per year) and Japan (+13.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average straw for fodder balers import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, straw for fodder balers import price increased by +42.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 77% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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