Netherlands: Sugar Beet Market 2024

Sugar Beet Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch sugar beet market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a dramatic shrinkage. Sugar beet consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Beet Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sugar beet production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar beet yield in the Netherlands stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, 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, the total area harvested in terms of sugar beet production in the Netherlands amounted to less than X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar beet was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar beet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The exports peaked 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 beet 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 totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar beet exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing 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%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%).

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sugar beet imported into the Netherlands declined rapidly to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar beet imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Spain and the UK 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 Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the average sugar beet import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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