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Yoghurt market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for yoghurt in the Netherlands fell from 228 thousand tons in 2018 to 120 thousand tons in 2023. This downward trend was interrupted only by a minor increase in 2020, before accelerating sharply in 2022.

By 2023, regulatory changes such as the school dairy scheme restricted subsidized products to plain, semi-skimmed yoghurt without added sugars or flavors. Consumer demand simultaneously moved towards plain full-fat yoghurt and functional products with added protein. In 2024, further adjustments to the consumption tax exemption for dairy drinks and reports of industry overcapacity and plant closures indicated ongoing structural shifts in the market.

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. 4.2. 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 yoghurt in the Netherlands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands ranked as the 12th largest producer of yoghurt worldwide.

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yoghurt production in the Netherlands declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 129.1 K t of yoghurt, which represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 5.7%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 142.0 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 5.1% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(5.1%)	(4.2%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, the Netherlands exported 26.2 K t of yoghurt, a 3.0% decrease compared to the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 38.9%, averaging an 11.6% annual increase. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 18.6 K t, while the peak was in 2019 at 27.0 K t. The most substantial rise occurred in 2019 with a 45.4% jump.

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	(1.5%)	45.4%	(3.0%)	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden were the primary destinations for Dutch yoghurt exports in volume terms, accounting for 33.2%, 14.9%, and 10.8% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 58.8% of the 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

The Netherlands experienced a third consecutive year of decline in yoghurt export value. In 2020, exports totaled 43.0 M $ US, down 6.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 20%, equivalent to an average annual drop of 7.2%.

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	(10.5%)	(4.8%)	(6.2%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Belgium, China, and Denmark were the top destinations for Dutch yoghurt exports in value terms, with shares of 32.0%, 26.3%, and 8.1%, respectively. Combined, these markets represented 66.5% of total export value.

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 yoghurt to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Yoghurt imports into the Netherlands increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported approximately 115.7 K t of yoghurt, up 6.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 32.4%, averaging a 9.8% annual growth rate.

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	19.8%	3.8%	6.5%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the leading supplier of yoghurt to the Netherlands in volume terms, holding 73.3% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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 yoghurt imports into the Netherlands reached 162.1 M $ US, an 11.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 29.8%, with an average annual rise of 9.1%. The largest decrease was recorded in 2019 at 2.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 19.6%.

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	19.6%	(2.7%)	11.5%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated as the primary source for yoghurt imports into the Netherlands in value terms, accounting for 71.5% of total flows. The rest was spread across several smaller markets.

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