Edible brassicas market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in the Netherlands expanded from 152.2 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 187.0 thousand tonnes in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 directly supported this growth, as increased home consumption due to restaurant closures raised demand for fresh vegetables, including brassicas, with consumers seeking healthier food options.

Market volume contracted to 173.1 thousand tonnes in 2021. By 2022, inflation and geopolitical tensions from the war in Ukraine affected vegetable consumption, putting pressure on consumer spending and contributing to market stabilization at 173.3 thousand tonnes.

In 2023, the market rebounded sharply to 214.3 thousand tonnes, a significant increase of 41.0 thousand tonnes from the previous year.

Production edible brassicas in the Netherlands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Edible brassicas production in the Netherlands has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 316.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.8% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 7.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 280.1 thousand tonnes, when output fell by 18.1%—the largest drop in this timeframe. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant increase, with production growing by 11.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of edible brassicas output in the Netherlands was 326.4 million US dollars, representing an 8.0% decrease from the previous year. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 277.6 million US dollars, when it declined by 15.8%—the largest drop in this period. Conversely, the highest value was recorded in 2019 at 354.7 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 27.8%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of edible brassicas from the Netherlands declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 246.7 thousand tonnes, which is 1.4% lower than in 2019. The peak was reached in 2019 at 250.2 thousand tonnes, when exports increased by 1.8%—the largest rise during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium were the leading destinations for edible brassicas exports from the Netherlands in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 13.4%, and Belgium for 10.5%. Together, these three countries made up 55.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year rise, the value of edible brassicas exports from the Netherlands declined. In 2020, exports totalled 254.4 million US dollars, a decrease of 10.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, exports increased by 7.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 285.3 million US dollars, when exports surged by 17.2%—the largest increase in this timeframe.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium—collectively absorbed 56.3% of the total value of edible brassicas exports from the Netherlands.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, edible brassicas deliveries to the Netherlands stood at 117.2 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate reduction of 4.8% compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 123.1 thousand tonnes, when imports increased by 4.5%—the largest rise during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Belgium, and Germany were the principal suppliers of edible brassicas to the Netherlands in volume terms. Spain accounted for 49.5% of imports, Belgium for 12.6%, and Germany for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 72.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Edible brassicas imports into the Netherlands have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 139.2 million US dollars, indicating a rise of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.6%, averaging an annual increase of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 124.6 million US dollars, when imports fell by 5.5%—the largest decline in this timeframe. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant increase, with imports rising by 7.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Germany, and Belgium consistently held leading positions in the value structure of edible brassicas imports to the Netherlands. Spain accounted for 57.6% of imports in value terms, Germany for 8.8%, and Belgium for 8.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 74.8% of total import flows.

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

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