Netherlands: Vanilla Market 2025

Vanilla Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch vanilla market decreased by -19.7% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep contraction. Vanilla consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vanilla Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, vanilla production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2022, the average vanilla yield in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The vanilla harvested area in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Vanilla Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Vanilla exports from the Netherlands rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by 7.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 90%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vanilla exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 285%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for vanilla exports from the Netherlands, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, vanilla exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +191.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+22.9% per year) and Germany (+28.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for vanilla exports from the Netherlands, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +196.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+27.6% per year) and Germany (+36.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vanilla export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 176% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 the United States (+48.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vanilla Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, vanilla imports into the Netherlands declined notably to X tons, waning by -19.9% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vanilla imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X tons) constituted the largest vanilla supplier to the Netherlands, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, vanilla imports from Madagascar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Madagascar amounted to +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-14.7% per year) and the United States (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vanilla to the Netherlands, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar totaled +32.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+18.6% per year) and Uganda (+41.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vanilla import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+38.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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