Netherlands: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch pulses market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pulses production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average pulses yield in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced in the following year. 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 pulses production in the Netherlands totaled X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant 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, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pulses exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Norway, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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

In 2021, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Pulses imports into the Netherlands was estimated at X tons in 2021, rising by X% compared with 2020. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to the Netherlands were France ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Germany, Turkey, Canada, Myanmar, Poland, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Myanmar ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) 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 Market Intelligence Platform

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