Strawberries market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh strawberries in the Netherlands expanded strongly from 31 233 tons in 2018 to 59 041 tons in 2022, reflecting a sustained period of growth. This upward trend reversed in 2023 when the market contracted to 46 326 tons, a decline of over 20% from the previous year's peak.

By 2024, the market environment was shaped by a rising consumer preference for organic and locally grown strawberries, driven by health and sustainability concerns. Investments in cold chain infrastructure, such as BelOrta's upgrade of its cooling capacity which reduced post-harvest losses, also worked to improve market efficiency and product availability.

Production strawberries in the Netherlands

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The Netherlands was among the world's leading strawberry producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 19th globally by production volume.

Top producers of strawberries, 2017-2020

World map of production of strawberries, 2017-2020

Strawberry production in the Netherlands grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 77 570 tonnes of strawberries, marking a modest increase of 2.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 64 840 tonnes, which represented a decline of 1.9% from the previous year. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 16.6% increase.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Strawberry production in the Netherlands expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 449.7 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial 28.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 42.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.4%.

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

Exports strawberries from the Netherlands

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The Netherlands exported 59 211 tonnes of strawberries in 2020, showing a moderate increase of 4.0% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 56 935 tonnes, which represented a decline of 5.2% from 2018. The peak export level occurred in 2018 at 60 066 tonnes.

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From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the primary export markets for Dutch strawberries by volume. Belgium accounted for 25.0% of exports, Germany for 23.4%, and the United Kingdom for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 63.0% 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

In 2020, strawberry exports from the Netherlands reached 343.3 million US dollars, representing a significant 30.3% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 21.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 263.5 million US dollars, which marked an 11.4% decline from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom consistently led as the top destinations for Dutch strawberry exports by value. Belgium accounted for 21.9% of export value, Germany for 21.4%, and the United Kingdom for 18.2%. Collectively, these three markets represented 61.5% of total export flows.

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 strawberries to the Netherlands

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Strawberry imports to the Netherlands grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 33 298 tonnes, showing an uptick of 12.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 458 tonnes, which represented a decline of 5.6% from the previous year. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 12.4% increase.

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From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Spain, and Germany remained the main suppliers of strawberries to the Netherlands by volume. Belgium accounted for 43.2% of imports, Spain for 36.3%, and Germany for 8.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 87.5% 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

Strawberry imports to the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 119.7 million US dollars, which is 11.4% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Spain, and Germany accounted for the largest share of strawberry imports to the Netherlands by value. Belgium represented 49.5% of import value, Spain 29.9%, and Germany 6.8%. Collectively, these three suppliers comprised 86.2% 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