Netherlands: Potato Market 2024

Potato Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch potato market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a precipitous setback. Potato consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Potato Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, potato production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of potatoes in the Netherlands amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in the Netherlands totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Potato Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Potato exports from the Netherlands rose sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, potato exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for potatoes exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of potatoes imported into the Netherlands shrank to X tons, waning by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform