Between 2012 and 2022, the olive oil market in the Netherlands displayed significant fluctuations in per capita volume. Starting at 0.38 kg in 2012, the value peaked in 2015 at 0.57 kg before declining steadily to 0.49 kg in 2022. Recent trends show a decrease of 1.72% from 2020 to 2021 followed by stability into 2022. Over the last five years, the CAGR stands at -1.81%, indicating an overall downtrend in olive oil consumption.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier oils, changes in dietary lifestyles, and the impact of new culinary trends. Additionally, increased awareness of the Mediterranean diet may counterbalance the declining trend and foster a resurgence in olive oil consumption in the Netherlands.
