Netherlands: Grain Market Overview 2020

Grain Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the grain market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The Netherlands grain consumption peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Grain Production in the Netherlands

In 2017, grain production in the Netherlands totaled X tonnes, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, grain production continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The Netherlands grain production peaked of X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Grain output in the Netherlands indicated a mild decline, which was largely conditioned by a mild shrinkage of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average grain yield in the Netherlands totaled X tonne per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, grain yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The Netherlands grain yield peaked of X tonne per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, grain harvested area in the Netherlands stood at X ha, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, grain harvested area continues to indicate a temperate reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the grain harvested area reached their peak figure of X ha. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the grain harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Grain Exports in the Netherlands

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of grain were exported from the Netherlands; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the grain exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the grain exports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, grain exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a moderate growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the grain exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The Netherlands exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Grain Exports by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Russia (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of grain, together generating X% of total exports. Romania (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of grain exports. At the same time, Romania (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Russia (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Australia (+X%), Argentina (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Hungary and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Romania (-X%), Australia (-X%), Argentina (-X%), Brazil (-X%), Ukraine (-X%) and Russia (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest grain supplier from the Netherlands, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In the U.S., grain exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+X% per year) and Argentina (+X% per year).

Grain Export Prices by Country in the Netherlands

The grain export price in the Netherlands stood at $X per tonne in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, grain export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for grain reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Canada ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while Argentina ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Grain Imports in the Netherlands

In 2017, grain imports into the Netherlands totaled X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a temperate growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the grain imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The Netherlands imports peaked of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, grain imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, grain imports continue to indicate a mild growth. The Netherlands imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Grain Imports by Country in the Netherlands

The countries with the highest levels of grain imports in 2017 were Japan (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), China (X tonnes), Egypt (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), Algeria (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes), together amounting to X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain markets worldwide were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Mexico, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Algeria, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Viet Nam (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Import Prices by Country in the Netherlands

The grain import price in the Netherlands stood at $X per tonne in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, grain import price continues to indicate a mild drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for grain reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the import prices for grain failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while Viet Nam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform