Netherlands: Less soy imports, more palm oil and cocoa

This is reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Imports of some other products that the European Union associates with deforestation and land degradation have actually increased sharply. The import of wood and wood products increased by 125%, that of cocoa by 67% and of cattle products now 53% more imports come from outside the European Union (EU) than in 2002. The Netherlands is the EU country with the largest imports of these products from countries outside the EU. A large part of the imports cross the border again, whether or not in processed form. Since 1996, imports of these products have tripled. Import value of soy is almost €2 billion Wood is by far the largest product in this group, accounting for a total import value of €12.9 billion in 2021. Brazil is the main supplier, followed by the United States. The import value of soy is just under €2 billion. 83% of the soya, processed or unprocessed, is transported abroad again. Half of the soy comes from Brazil. The ...