Netherlands: Frozen Potato Market 2022

Frozen Potato Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch frozen potato 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 saw a drastic downturn. Frozen potato consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Potato Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, frozen potato production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen potato production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen potatoes increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Poland, Colombia, Sweden, Ireland, Brazil and Australia, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for frozen potato exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Poland, Australia, Colombia and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen potatoes decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest frozen potato supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen potato imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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