Netherlands: Fig Market Overview 2020

Fig Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the fig market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, fig consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the fig market attained its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the fig market remained at a lower figure.

Fig Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Fig exports from the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fig exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fig exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for fig exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total fig exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, 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 the UK (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fig export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the fig export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fig Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2018, the amount of figs imported into the Netherlands stood at X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fig imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fig imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, fig imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fig imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest fig supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fig imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), threefold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Brazil ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest fig suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Peru, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fig import price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, 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 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform