Netherlands: Market for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles 2024

Market Size for Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in the Netherlands

In 2023, the Dutch market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles in the Netherlands

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle production peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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Exports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, the amount of gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles exported from the Netherlands expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. France, the United States, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Australia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the United States, Poland, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average export price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gingerbread, Sweet Biscuits and Waffles

Imports into the Netherlands

Gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports into the Netherlands rose sharply to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Austria, France, Spain, Croatia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest gingerbread, sweet biscuit and waffle suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Poland, Spain, Austria, Croatia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gingerbread, sweet biscuits and waffles stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform