Benelux: Market for Butter And Dairy Spreads 2024

Market Size for Butter And Dairy Spreads in Benelux

The Benelux butter and dairy spreads market contracted notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Butter And Dairy Spreads in Benelux

In value terms, butter and dairy spreads production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of butter and dairy spreads production was the Netherlands (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, butter and dairy spreads production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

In the Netherlands, butter and dairy spreads production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Exports of Butter And Dairy Spreads

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of butter and dairy spreads decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, butter and dairy spreads exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of butter and dairy spreads, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the butter and dairy spreads exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butter and dairy spreads export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Imports of Butter And Dairy Spreads

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of butter and dairy spreads, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, butter and dairy spreads imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butter and dairy spreads import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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