Key Market Indicators
Food waste in the Netherlands is predicted to reach 8.6 million metric tons in 2026, decreasing by 0.3% on average every year since 1990. In 2021, the Netherlands ranked 13th in the world with 8.7 million metric tons of food waste, while Colombia ranked ahead at 8.7 million metric tons. Germany, Japan, and China ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively. Treated food waste in the Netherlands is expected to reach 8.8 million metric tons in 2026, staying the same from 2021 with 8.8 million metric tons. Since 1996, the Dutch market has decreased by 0.1% annually. In 2021, the Netherlands was 14th in the world, while Colombia held the top spot with 8.8 million metric tons. Germany, Japan, and Mexico ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.