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Fresh Spinach Netherlands Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Fresh Baby Spinach, Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach, Fresh Organic Spinach, Fresh Savoy Spinach
Derived Products
Spinach Juice, Spinach Powder, Dried Spinach, Dried Vegan Pasta
HS Code
070970
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Netherlands Fresh Spinach market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Netherlands are summarized.
  • 4 export partner companies and 24 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Fresh Spinach Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Netherlands

4 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Spinach export intelligence in Netherlands, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 070970.
Scatter points are sampled from 14.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands

5 sampled Fresh Spinach transactions in Netherlands include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Spinach sampled transaction unit prices by date in Netherlands: 2026-02-20: 10.12 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 12.74 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 10.08 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 9.98 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 10.22 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-20ШПИ****10.12 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-17САЛ** ****** *******12.74 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-10ШПИ****10.08 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-09САЛ** ****** *** ** *****9.98 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)
2026-02-02ШПИ****10.22 USD / kg (Netherlands) (Kazakhstan)

Top Fresh Spinach Export Suppliers and Companies in Netherlands

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 4 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Netherlands Export Partner Coverage
4 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Netherlands export network depth for Fresh Spinach.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Spinach partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Netherlands.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands (HS Code 070970)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Spinach export volume and value in Netherlands to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202430,813,24434,914,880 USD
202321,284,96130,533,722 USD
202217,597,50028,212,780 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Spinach Exports from Netherlands (HS Code 070970) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Spinach exports from Netherlands.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Belgium20,468,10016,850,053.061 USD
2Germany6,967,0408,951,396.807 USD
3United Arab Emirates206,1751,423,895.308 USD
4Spain516,302989,202.656 USD
5France1,082,880790,607.489 USD

Fresh Spinach Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Netherlands: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

24 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands

5 sampled Fresh Spinach import transactions in Netherlands provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Spinach sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Netherlands: 2025-12-15: 9.33 USD / kg, 2025-11-14: 9.33 USD / kg, 2025-11-14: 9.33 USD / kg, 2025-10-27: 5.92 USD / kg, 2025-10-11: 3.20 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-15Unk**** *******9.33 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-14Unk**** *******9.33 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-14Unk**** *******9.33 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-27Spi***** ****** ************ * **************5.92 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-10-11Spi**** ************3.20 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Spinach Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Netherlands

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 24 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Netherlands Import Partner Coverage
24 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Spinach importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Netherlands.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Spinach in Netherlands (HS Code 070970)

Track 3 years of Fresh Spinach import volume and value in Netherlands to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202416,249,51225,695,688 USD
20239,430,31121,307,651 USD
20228,636,67118,568,896 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Spinach to Netherlands (HS Code 070970) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Spinach to Netherlands.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Spain4,170,9609,628,204.979 USD
2Italy2,213,5607,145,026.128 USD
3Germany5,833,1605,839,819.25 USD
4Belgium3,670,3202,184,674.556 USD
5France114,582186,707.382 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh spinach is an established open-field vegetable crop in the Netherlands, supplying domestic retail and neighboring EU markets through Dutch trading and logistics channels. CBS publishes annual spinach harvest and cultivated-area statistics, indicating a material production base alongside the Netherlands’ broader role as an EU fresh-produce distribution hub. Market access and buyer acceptance are strongly shaped by EU food-safety and contaminant compliance, including the EU maximum level for nitrates in fresh spinach. For shipments to destinations outside the EU, phytosanitary certification and destination-specific requirements are managed through the Dutch NVWA export processes.
Market RoleProducer and intra-EU supplier; trading and re-export hub for fresh produce within Europe
Domestic RoleRegularly consumed leafy vegetable in Dutch retail and foodservice; also used in fresh-cut and ready-to-eat leafy greens channels
Market GrowthMixed (Recent years (CBS annual series through 2024))Year-to-year harvest variability rather than a single stable growth trend

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Fresh, turgid leaves with uniform green color and minimal yellowing
  • Low foreign-matter (soil/sand) presence, especially for ready-to-eat channels
  • Free from decay, excessive moisture, and significant pest or mechanical damage
Compositional Metrics
  • Nitrate compliance is a key specification checkpoint for fresh spinach under EU contaminant rules
Grades
  • Retailer/processor specifications commonly define cleanliness, defect tolerances, and leaf-size targets (e.g., baby leaf vs larger leaf)
Packaging
  • Prepacked retail bags (including baby-leaf formats)
  • Bulk crates for wholesale/foodservice distribution

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Open-field cultivation → harvest/cutting → rapid cooling → sorting/cleaning (channel dependent) → packaging → chilled distribution to Dutch and neighboring EU markets
  • For extra-EU destinations: exporter compliance checks → NVWA phytosanitary procedures (where required) → export dispatch
Temperature
  • Uninterrupted chilled-chain handling is critical to limit wilting and quality loss in fresh spinach
  • Delays or temperature abuse can trigger buyer rejection and increase microbiological risk
Shelf Life
  • Short shelf-life product with limited buffer time; quality degrades quickly under logistics disruption
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Food Safety HighFresh spinach is a high-risk leafy green for microbiological contamination events; serious findings can trigger rapid withdrawals/recalls and market disruption through EU competent-authority action and RASFF-linked measures.Apply validated hygiene controls (including water and equipment sanitation), robust supplier approval, and lot-level traceability with rapid withdrawal procedures aligned to EU recall/alert expectations.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNon-compliance with EU contaminant limits (notably nitrates for fresh spinach) or pesticide MRLs can lead to rejection by buyers, enforcement actions, and reputational damage.Implement routine nitrate and residue monitoring by lot, manage fertilization and harvest timing, and document compliance to retailer/processor specifications.
Logistics MediumChilled-road transport disruption (temperature abuse, delays, carrier shortages) can rapidly degrade quality and increase rejection risk due to spinach’s short shelf life.Use temperature-logged refrigerated transport, strict delivery windows, and contingency carriers/routes for peak periods.
Climate MediumDry periods and salinity/brackish-water constraints in some Dutch arable areas can limit access to suitable irrigation water, affecting spinach yields and quality consistency.Secure irrigation planning and water-quality monitoring, diversify field sourcing regions, and adjust crop scheduling in drought-risk periods.
Labor And Social MediumLabor-intensive supply chains can face compliance risk related to treatment, contracts, and housing of migrant workers; violations can trigger enforcement action and buyer ESG non-conformance.Use audited labor providers, enforce clear contracts and wage records, and require compliant housing standards and grievance channels.
Sustainability
  • Nitrate management in leafy greens (fertilizer practices and testing against EU maximum levels)
  • Water availability/quality constraints for open-field crops during dry periods in Dutch arable regions (including Flevoland)
Labor & Social
  • Risk of labor and housing mismanagement for migrant/temporary workers in Dutch labor-intensive sectors (including parts of agriculture/horticulture), with heightened enforcement and policy focus in the Netherlands
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P.
  • GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP
  • BRCGS
  • IFS Food

FAQ

What is the EU maximum nitrate level for fresh spinach?EU contaminant rules set a maximum level for nitrates in fresh spinach at 3,500 mg NO3/kg. The regulation also notes an exemption for fresh spinach for processing that is transported directly in bulk from field to processing plant.
Do Dutch exporters need a phytosanitary certificate to ship fresh spinach within the EU?For destinations within the EU, NVWA indicates that phytosanitary certificates are not issued for intra-EU shipments. Phytosanitary certificates are typically relevant when exporting to countries outside the EU, depending on the destination’s requirements.
What system enables rapid EU-wide action when a serious food-safety risk is identified in products like spinach?The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) enables competent authorities and the European Commission to rapidly share information on serious risks so that products can be withdrawn or recalled quickly when needed.

Sources

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