Netherlands: Market for Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages 2024

Market Size for Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 -3.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages decreased by -10.5% to X litres in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. The exports peaked at X litres in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +102.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X litres), Germany (X litres) and the UK (X litres) were the main destinations of exports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages from the Netherlands, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, Spain, France, Singapore and Norway, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, France, Spain, Singapore and Norway, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 export price for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages stood at $X per litre in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Spirits, Liqueurs And Other Spirituous Beverages

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages imported into the Netherlands soared to X litres, increasing by 39% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +98.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X litres) constituted the largest spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X litres), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X litres), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.6% per year) and Italy (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, France, Sweden, Poland, Ireland, China, the UK and Greece, which together accounted for a further 21%.

China, with a CAGR of +47.5%, 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

The average import price for spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages stood at $X per litre in 2022, with a decrease of -17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform