Netherlands: Linseed Market 2022

Linseed Market Size in the Netherlands

After four years of decline, the Dutch linseed market increased by X% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, linseed production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of linseed in the Netherlands stood at X kg per ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average linseed yield hit record highs at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of linseed production in the Netherlands reduced modestly to X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The linseed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of linseed decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, linseed exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of linseed exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Italy and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Switzerland (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for linseed exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Italy and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 linseed export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Linseed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Linseed imports into the Netherlands fell to X tonnes in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linseed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Kazakhstan (-X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average linseed import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, linseed import price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was 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 Platform