The production of organic temperate fruits in the Netherlands stood at 10.82 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over the past years, this sector has seen several fluctuations: a sharp drop in 2017, relative stability from 2018 to 2022, and a small but steady increase forecasted from 2023 to 2028. The year-on-year variation in 2023 was 0.59%, consistent with the previous year’s trend. The last 5-year CAGR was negative at -1.43%, indicating a slight decline in average annual growth. However, future forecasts suggest a moderate growth rate, with a predicted 5-year CAGR of 0.41% and overall growth of 2.08% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include focused investment in organic farming technologies, potential market expansions, and changing consumer preferences towards organic produce, which may drive higher demand and production levels. Close monitoring of environmental policies and their impact on organic farming practices will also be crucial.
