Netherlands: Market for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers 2024

Market Size for Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers declined dramatically to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. Sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers in the Netherlands

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the United States, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Italy and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, the United States, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Australia, Italy, Denmark and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average export price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sweet Biscuits, Waffles and Wafers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers imported into the Netherlands reduced slightly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Austria, Poland, France, Spain and Italy 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet biscuit, waffle and wafer suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Austria, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 2022, the average import price for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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