Netherlands: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch tomato market rose significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +65.2% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, tomato production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

The average yield of tomatoes in the Netherlands stood at X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 1.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 3%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in the Netherlands fell slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -1.9% on 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 4.6%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Tomato Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Tomato exports from the Netherlands declined to X tons in 2021, waning by -6.4% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from the Netherlands, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-1.2% per year) and Sweden (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomato exports from the Netherlands, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.2% per year) and Sweden (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Poland (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Tomato imports into the Netherlands rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, growing by 6.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 70% of total imports. Morocco, Tunisia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Tunisia (with a CAGR of +49.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest tomato suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Tunisia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +53.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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