The margarine and low-fat spreads market in the Netherlands has shown a consistent downward trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the market stood at 78.031 million kilograms. Year-on-year variations depict significant declines, notably a -19.31% drop in 2018 and a -4.18% decrease in 2023. From 2019 to 2023, the CAGR was approximately -6.92%, reflecting sustained contraction. The forecasted data from 2024 onward predicts a continued decline, with a projected 17.59% reduction over the next five years, equating to a -3.8% CAGR.
Future trends to watch for include growing consumer preferences for healthier, non-processed alternatives, potentially driving further declines. Innovations within the plant-based spreads market segment could influence trends and inject some volatility into the forecasted downward trajectory.
