Netherlands: Safflower Seed Market 2024

Safflower Seed Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch safflower seed market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Safflower Seed Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, safflower seed production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of safflower seed in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded 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 safflower seed production in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, safflower seed exports from the Netherlands reduced dramatically to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for safflower seed exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, safflower seed exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sixfold. Portugal (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: the UK (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average safflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of safflower seed decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safflower seed imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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