Netherlands: Banana And Plantain Market 2022

Banana And Plantain Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch banana and plantain market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the tenth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of bananas and plantains, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for banana and plantain exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, banana and plantain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), fourfold. Poland (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for banana and plantain exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average banana and plantain export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of bananas and plantains imported into the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tonnes, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tonnes), Costa Rica (X tonnes) and Panama (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of banana and plantain imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Panama (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and the Dominican Republic ($X) constituted the largest banana and plantain suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Panama, Germany and Colombia, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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 banana and plantain import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest prices were recorded for prices from the Dominican Republic ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Colombia ($X per tonne) and Costa Rica ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform