Netherlands: Fig Market Overview 2021

Fig Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2019, the Dutch fig market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Fig Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fig production totaled $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of figs in the Netherlands stood at X kg per ha in 2019, remaining constant against 2018 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of figs production in the Netherlands stood at X ha, flattening at 2018. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Fig Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2019, overseas shipments of figs were finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, fig exports reduced to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

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), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Sweden (+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 Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, 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 Sweden (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average fig export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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.

Fig Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Fig imports into the Netherlands fell to X tonnes in 2019, waning by -X% against 2018. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fig imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of fig 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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) appeared to be the largest fig suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Spain, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of 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 fig import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, 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 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for figs in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of fig consumption in 2019 were Turkey (226K tonnes), Egypt (225K tonnes) and Morocco (154K tonnes), together accounting for 46% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of figs in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of fig production in 2019 were Turkey (310K tonnes), Egypt (225K tonnes) and Morocco (153K tonnes), together accounting for 53% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of figs to the Netherlands?

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In value terms, the largest fig suppliers to the Netherlands were Turkey ($9.3M), Brazil ($5.8M) and Germany ($2M), together accounting for 79% of total imports. Peru, Spain, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

What are the leading importers of figs from the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Germany ($7.7M) remains the key foreign market for fig exports from the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($2.7M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 5.1% share.

What is the average export price for figs in the Netherlands?

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The average fig export price stood at $4,975 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for figs in the Netherlands?

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The average fig import price stood at $3,665 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year.