Netherlands: Sorghum Market 2024

Sorghum Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch sorghum market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sorghum production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield saw 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 sorghum production in the Netherlands totaled less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of sorghum were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest markets for sorghum exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, 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 2022, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of sorghum decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to 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, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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