Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market volume for tea in packings ≤3 kg in the Netherlands showed considerable volatility. After peaking at 13,595 tons in 2018, volume fell to 10,218 tons in 2019, partially recovered to 11,946 tons in 2020, and then declined again to 9,053 tons in 2021.

Market volume grew to 9,797 tons in 2022, a rise supported by increasing consumer demand for organic, sustainable, and functional teas, including trends like cold brew and fairtrade. A sharp contraction followed in 2023, with volume dropping to 6,643 tons, largely due to global oversupply and price pressure that impacted major industry participants such as Acomo's tea division. Recovery began in 2024 as volume reached 7,116 tons, driven by sustained consumer interest in convenience, health-oriented infusions, and innovations in premium and artistic tea presentations.

In value terms, the market's trajectory reflected a shift toward higher-value products. After fluctuating between 104.2 and 93.5 million USD from 2019 to 2023, the market value rose significantly to 122.4 million USD in 2024, aligning with the growing consumer preference for premium and single-origin teas.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of tea in packings of 3 kg or less was valued at 63 801 thousand US dollars in the Netherlands, marking an 11.7% decline compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 9%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands ranked 29th globally in the production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less.

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

In 2021, the Netherlands produced 6 194 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, representing a sharp 26.8% drop from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 8 459 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 34.2%.

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

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from the Netherlands

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Following two years of growth, cross-border shipments of tea in packings of 3 kg or less from the Netherlands declined. In 2021, export volume totaled 5 933 tonnes, showing a gradual decrease of 5.7% compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 54.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%. The peak export volume was in 2020 at 6 289 tonnes, which also experienced the largest rise of 33.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the geographical structure of exports in volume terms was highly diversified. Austria accounted for 15.5% of exports, Spain for 14.0%, and Germany for 12.8%, together making up only 42.4% of total flows. The remaining 57.6% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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, M $ US

After two years of growth, tea deliveries in packings of 3 kg or less from the Netherlands declined. In 2021, export value amounted to 68.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 6.9% loss compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 42%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 73.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 36.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Spain contributed 19.5% of exports, Belgium 14.0%, and Germany 10.4%, together accounting for just 43.9% of total flows. The remaining 56.1% came from a long tail of smaller markets.

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 tea in packings ≤3 kg to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, the Netherlands imported a total of 8 792 tonnes of tea in packings of 3 kg or less, which is 10.1% lower year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 8 629 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 9 776 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 13.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sri Lanka, Germany, and Poland formed the core group of markets for imports in volume terms. Sri Lanka accounted for 30.4% of imports, Germany for 23.9%, and Poland for 15.0%, together representing 69.3% of total 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, tea deliveries in packings of 3 kg or less to the Netherlands declined. In 2021, imports came to 96.1 million US dollars, showing a 6.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2020 at 102.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sri Lanka, Germany, and Poland continued to lead as suppliers of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to the Netherlands. Sri Lanka accounted for 22.4% of imports in value terms, Germany for 22.1%, and Poland for 17.9%, jointly taking 62.4% of total imports.

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

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