Dutch fruit and vegetable export value up by 2% in 2022, volume down 1%

Published 2023년 1월 16일

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Despite challenges such as lockdowns, geopolitical shifts, the energy crisis, and labor market uncertainty, the Dutch fruit and vegetable trade sector saw a 2% increase in export values in 2022, reaching €13.6 billion. This was driven by higher prices, with fresh vegetable exports increasing by 4% and fresh fruit exports by 1%. However, the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables exported decreased by 1%. Germany remained the Netherlands' top sales market, but sales to Southern European countries like France, Italy, and Spain grew. Tomatoes, avocadoes, and bell peppers were the top export products, while avocados, bananas, and grapes were the top import products. The value of Dutch fruit and vegetable production also increased from €3.9 billion to €4.2 billion.

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The Dutch fruit and vegetable trade sector had a particularly demanding 2022. Early in the year, the lockdown made things difficult for food service fruit and vegetable suppliers. Add geopolitical shifts, the energy crisis, and labor market uncertainty, and the challenge was complete, reports GroentenFruit Huis. Nevertheless, last year, fruit and vegetable export values rose by two percent to €13.6 billion. That confirms this sector's strong role. Fresh vegetable exports were valued at four percent more, and fresh fruit at one percent more. That was partly due to higher prices. In kilograms, the volume of fresh fruits and vegetables exported decreased slightly by one percent. Export refers mainly to sales to the Netherlands' neighboring countries. Click here to enlarge. (details are in Dutch). In 2022, with a total value of €4.8 billion, Germany remained, by far, the Netherlands' top sales market. Less (-6%) fruit and vegetables were sold at a lower value (-4%) than a year ago. ...

Source: Hortidaily