Netherlands: The value of fruit and vegetable exports increased by 2% in 2022

Fruits

Vegetables

Netherlands

Published Jan 17, 2023

Tridge summary

Imports of Moroccan tomatoes increased due to low Dutch supply in the first quarter of 2022. In 2022, the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector experienced difficulties. Pandemic, geopolitical uncertainties or energy crisis, the sector is now revealing its constraints. Despite these challenges, Dutch fruit and vegetable exports grew by 2% to €13.6 billion, demonstrating the importance of this sector. According to an article by GroentenFruit Huis, exports of fresh vegetables in the Netherlands increased by 4% in value, while those of fresh fruits increased by 1%, largely due to higher prices. Although the quantity of fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased slightly (1%), neighboring countries were the main export market. On the other hand, despite falling sales in quantity (-6%) and value (-4%), Germany will remain the largest market for fruit and vegetable exports in 2022 for the Netherlands, representing a total value of 4.8 billion euros.

Original content

Then, the high energy costs at the end of 2021 encouraged producers to plant later, resulting in a lower supply, especially in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year. Dutch trading companies recorded similar fruit and vegetable sales in Belgium (€1.2 billion) and the UK (€1.1 billion) compared to the previous year. Sales in Southern Europe grew, particularly in France (+9%), Italy (+20%) and Spain (+6%). For its part, France mainly bought bananas and avocados, which it then re-exported. Dutch tomatoes enjoyed a good market in Italy. The demand for pears has also increased due to poor harvests in 2021 caused by early frosts. The demand for tomatoes, onions and bananas has increased in Spain. The export of tomatoes to Italy and Spain was particularly important during periods of high temperatures and drought in Italy and Spain. Due to the lower supply of Dutch tomatoes in the first quarter of 2022, imports increased, especially from Morocco and Turkey. According to ...

Source: Agrimaroc