Netherlands: Sugar Crop Market 2024

Sugar Crop Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch sugar crop market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. Sugar crop consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sugar crop production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sugar crops in the Netherlands amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, 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, approx. less than X ha of sugar crops were harvested in the Netherlands; stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of sugar crops increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for sugar crop exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK 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, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar crops exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled 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).

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar crop export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Sugar crop imports into the Netherlands declined notably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar crop imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar crop import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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

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