Netherlands: Sweet Biscuit Market 2024

Sweet Biscuit Market Size in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, the Dutch sweet biscuit market decreased by -60.7% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. Sweet biscuit consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Sweet Biscuit Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sweet biscuit production fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Sweet biscuit production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Sweet Biscuit Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, exports of sweet biscuits from the Netherlands amounted to X tons, increasing by 3.3% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sweet biscuit exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain 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 exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 53% share of total exports. France, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Italy, Poland, Finland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for sweet biscuit exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Australia, Poland and Finland, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +11.6%, 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

In 2021, the average sweet biscuit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Biscuit Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet biscuits were imported into the Netherlands; with an increase of 8.4% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sweet biscuit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Poland, France, Italy and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +165.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest sweet biscuit suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, Austria, Spain, Italy and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +183.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average sweet biscuit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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