Netherlands - Figs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Netherlands: Fig Market Overview 2019

Fig Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the fig market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, fig consumption continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the fig market attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the fig market failed to regain its momentum.

Fig Production in the Netherlands

In 2017, production of figs in the Netherlands totaled X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, fig production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the fig production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the fig production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Fig Exports in the Netherlands

Fig exports from the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked of X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, fig exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The exports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fig Exports by Country in the Netherlands

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination of 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 2017, 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for fig exports from the Netherlands, making up X% of total fig exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate 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).

Fig Export Prices by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, the average fig export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, fig export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Austria ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to France (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fig Imports in the Netherlands

Fig imports into the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, fig imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the fig imports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the fig imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, fig imports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a prominent 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. The imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Fig Imports by Country in the Netherlands

In 2017, Turkey (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of fig to the Netherlands, accounting for 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 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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).

In value terms, largest fig suppliers to the Netherlands were Turkey ($X), Brazil ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Peru, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further X%.

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

Fig Import Prices by Country in the Netherlands

The average fig import price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, fig import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while prices for fig imports from Italy ($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 Italy (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform