Netherlands: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2023, the Dutch tomato market increased by X% to $X, rising for the eighth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed moderate growth. Tomato consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, tomato production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tomatoes in the Netherlands stood at less than X kg per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022. In general, the yield showed 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.

The tomato harvested area in the Netherlands amounted to less than X ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Tomato Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, shipments abroad of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports rose notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of tomatoes decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports totaled $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform