Netherlands: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch strawberry market, when its value decreased by -7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient increase. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Strawberry Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, strawberry production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 28% 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.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in the Netherlands contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by -4.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry yield increased by +93.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. 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 strawberries in the Netherlands dropped to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -4.2% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, France, Switzerland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for strawberry exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports. Norway, Ireland, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 6.4% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest strawberry suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +8.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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