The demand for cassava in the Netherlands has seen significant fluctuations between 2014 and 2023, beginning at 2.0 thousand metric tons in 2014 and reaching 16.0 thousand metric tons by 2023. The period 2014-2015 marked a dramatic 600% increase, followed by a corrective decline until 2017. From 2018 onwards, the demand stabilized with moderate year-on-year growth, achieving a CAGR of 4.24% over the last five years.
Between 2022 and 2023, the year-on-year variation was 6.67%. Forecasts suggest the demand will grow at a 2.25% CAGR over the next five years, reaching 19.0 thousand metric tons by 2028—a cumulative increase of 11.76% over 2023 volumes.
Future trends to watch for include the sustainability practices in cassava farming, potential shifts in dietary preferences towards alternative carbohydrate sources, and policy changes affecting agricultural imports. Monitoring these areas will provide insights into the evolving demand dynamics in the Netherlands.
