The production value of fruit and vegetable processing in the Netherlands was 5.74 billion Euros in 2023. Over the past decade, the sector has seen varying year-on-year changes, including both significant increases such as the 14.94% rise in 2016 and notable decreases as in 2020 with a -9.17% decline. The last two years showed a stabilizing growth trend with increases of 2.08% in 2022 and 2.02% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 1.72%, suggesting a modest but stable growth rate. Looking forward, the trend is expected to continue with a five-year forecast CAGR of 1.46% and an overall growth rate of 7.5% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Increased demand for organic and sustainably sourced products.
- Technological advancements in processing and packaging.
- Regulatory changes impacting production practices.
- Consumer preferences shifting towards health and wellness foods.
- Impacts of climate change on raw material availability and costs.
