Key Market Indicators
Dutch fruit consumption is projected to climb to approximately 1.97 million metric tons by 2028, up from 1.8 million metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Since 2001, the demand for fruits in the Netherlands has increased by an average of 2.7% each year, indicating a steady rise in consumption over the past two decades. On the production side, Dutch fruits are expected to reach around 814,000 metric tons by 2028, up from roughly 786,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of 0.6%. Historical data shows that since 1966, fruit production in the Netherlands has seen a modest yearly increase of 0.2%. In the global ranking for fruit production in 2023, the Netherlands held the 86th position. The United Kingdom narrowly edged out the Netherlands with a production total matching 786,000 metric tons. Meanwhile, India, Brazil, and Mexico secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in the global fruit production rankings.
