Netherlands: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2023, the Dutch onion and shallot market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, onion and shallot production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. Onion and shallot production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in the Netherlands fell notably to X tons per ha in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of onion and shallot in the Netherlands expanded markedly to X ha, increasing by X% against 2022 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, France, Mauritania, Spain, Sierra Leone, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Senegal ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Belgium, Poland, France, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Spain, Mauritania, Ireland, Italy and Sierra Leone lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sierra Leone ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, approx. X tons of onion and shallot were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to the Netherlands were Egypt ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, China, New Zealand, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, onion and shallot import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform