Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in the Netherlands fell significantly from 9 969 t in 2018 to 4 399 t in 2021, a drop of more than half in three years.

A strong recovery occurred in 2022, with the market expanding by 61% to reach 7 077 t, before a modest contraction to 6 598 t in 2023.

By 2024, domestic consumption of fresh vegetables and fruit had declined by 3%, influenced by reduced out-of-home eating. From 2025, the sector faces new EU mandatory origin labeling rules for vegetables, fruit, and nuts, while overall consumer demand for these products showed a 2% increase.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in the Netherlands

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the Netherlands ranked as the third-largest producer of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2018-2021

The Netherlands experienced a decline in sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts production for the third year in a row. In 2021, production stood at 12.5 K t, marking a 7.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 23.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from the Netherlands rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 9 628 t, showing a significant increase of 19.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 21%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 951 t, with the largest decline of 0.0% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Austria were the leading destinations for the Netherlands' exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in volume terms. Germany accounted for 39.1% of exports, France for 9.1%, and Austria for 5.4%, together making up 53.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The Netherlands saw an increase in the export value of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 29 837 K $ US, representing a 22.5% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 27.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 440 K $ US, with the largest decline of 3.9% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, Germany, France, and Austria continued to be the top buyers of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from the Netherlands in value terms. Germany held 39.5% of exports, France 8.7%, and Austria 6.3%, collectively accounting for 54.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, the Netherlands' imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts increased. In 2021, imports totaled 1 495 t, reflecting a modest uptick of 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 8.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 495 t, with the largest decline of 10.3% occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, France, and Poland remained the primary suppliers of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts to the Netherlands in volume terms. China contributed 28.1% of imports, France 23.8%, and Poland 10.7%, together forming 62.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts into the Netherlands grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 885 K $ US, indicating a robust increase of 16.7% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 358 K $ US, with the largest decline of 19.9% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, China, France, and Poland were the key partners for the Netherlands' imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in value terms. China accounted for 24.3% of imports, France for 23.3%, and Poland for 13.0%, together making up 60.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021