Netherlands: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in the Netherlands

For the sixth year in a row, the Dutch spinach market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a dramatic curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, spinach production declined modestly 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spinach in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha in 2023, almost unchanged from 2022. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 2023, approx. less than X ha of spinach were harvested in the Netherlands; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Spinach Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, the amount of spinach exported from the Netherlands soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach exports rose notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (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 Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for spinach exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the United Arab Emirates and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Spinach imports into the Netherlands totaled X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 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 Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest spinach suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, 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

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform