Netherlands: Fig Market Overview 2021

Fig Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2020, the Dutch fig market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports from the Netherlands

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of figs were exported from the Netherlands; flattening at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports shrank modestly to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for fig exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fig exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate 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 the UK (-X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +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 2020, the average fig export price amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports into the Netherlands

In 2020, overseas purchases of figs decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports rose notably to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest fig supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fig to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average fig import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform