Netherlands: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +79.0% against 2019 indices. Sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in the Netherlands

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production dropped remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 8.2% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. France, the United States, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Poland and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +19.9%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, France, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 71% of total imports. The UK, France, Austria, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +20.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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