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Apples, pears and quinces market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in the Netherlands contracted from 480 thousand tons in 2018 to 308 thousand tons in 2023. This decline was accompanied by a reduction in domestic production from 671 thousand tons to 552 thousand tons over the period, while both imports and exports also decreased.

After showing relative stabilization in 2021 and 2022, the market volume fell sharply by 18% in 2023 to 308 thousand tons. In value terms, the market fluctuated, ending at 412 million US dollars in 2023 compared to 585 million US dollars in 2018.

In 2024, the European apple and pear harvest forecast pointed to stable production in key Western EU countries, influencing market balance dynamics for the Netherlands as a member state and trader in the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apples, pears and quinces in the Netherlands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands maintained the 25th position globally in terms of production volume for apples, pears, and quinces.

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The Netherlands experienced a second consecutive year of decline in apple, pear, and quince production. In 2020, production reached 620.0 K t, marking a 4.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 11.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 671.3 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.5%	(3.8%)	(4.0%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple, pear, and quince output in the Netherlands was 768.2 M $ US, reflecting a 15.3% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 28.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 855.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 43.4%. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a drop of 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.4%	(22.1%)	15.3%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the Netherlands exported 558.0 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, an 8.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 6.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 516.6 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(3.7%)	8.0%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium were the primary destinations for Dutch apple, pear, and quince exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.5% of exports, while the United Kingdom and Belgium each contributed 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 50.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple, pear, and quince exports from the Netherlands reached 691.4 M $ US, showing a 29.7% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 23.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 532.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(22.1%)	29.7%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium collectively accounted for 54.0% of the total value of apple, pear, and quince exports from the Netherlands.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the Netherlands imported 328.8 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, a 14.7% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 286.6 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 345.4 K t.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(17.0%)	14.7%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Chile, and South Africa were the key partners for apple, pear, and quince imports in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 25.9% of imports, Chile for 13.9%, and South Africa for 10.9%. Together, they represented 50.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple, pear, and quince imports to the Netherlands reached 350.2 M $ US, indicating a solid 20.9% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was in 2019 at 289.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 29.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 413.2 M $ US.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.0%	(29.9%)	20.9%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports in value terms were not highly concentrated among a few key sources. Chile accounted for 18.3% of imports, Belgium for 18.0%, and South Africa for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 49.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io