Netherlands: Cassava Market 2024

Cassava Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2023, the Dutch cassava market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, posted a tangible expansion. Cassava consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Cassava Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cassava production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cassava in the Netherlands amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cassava harvested area in the Netherlands stood at less than X ha in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Cassava Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cassava, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, cassava exports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for cassava exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cassava exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for cassava exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cassava export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cassava Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cassava, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cassava imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Costa Rica (X tons) constituted the largest cassava supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cassava imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ecuador (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Costa Rica amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Costa Rica stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cassava import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ecuador ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform