Netherlands

Against a backdrop of soaring global prices, the Netherlands' dairy industry is dealing with surging costs. Energy prices, along with those of wheat and other essential grains, are showing no signs of abating in 2023. Moreover, the skyrocketing…

In 2023 in the Netherlands, overall retail volume sales for drinking milk products continue to decline. However, the rise in average unit prices has boosted overall value sales. Drinking milk products is now a mature category, which goes some way to…

In 2023 other dairy in the Netherlands is several subcategories suffer in terms of retail volume sales, though most have recorded an uptick in average retail value sales. Dairy producers have been facing escalating production costs — from core…

Plant-based dairy in the Netherlands is recording strong volume sales growth in 2023, following on from the previous two years of decline. However, growth is perhaps not as rapid as it could be, thanks to a marked escalation in average unit prices of…

Sour milk products overall is falling in terms of retail volume sales in the Netherlands in 2023, though the decline is less steep that that of 2023. While plain yoghurt is witnessing positive growth, other members of yoghurt and sour milk products…

Although the tax burden is increasing, the Netherlands continues to enjoy significant economic freedom and solid state finances. High prices have negatively impacted economic momentum, but inflation is falling and unemployment is low. The quality of…

Tourist visitor levels in the Netherlands recovered in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures, such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of living costs. This represents an improvement on 2021 and 2022, when restrictions related to…

Retail current value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by 10% to total EUR450 million in 2023, boosted by consumers’ desire to enjoy themselves after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Enjoying a drink with a meal at home or when…

Retail current value sales of luxury goods in the Netherlands rose by 8% in 2023 in current terms to amount to EUR9.8 billion. There was a clear focus on recovery as Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions lifted, with luxury shoppers keen to indulge in…

Personal luxury retail current value sales increased by 10% in 2023 to reach EUR3.8 billion. Growth was supported by the performances of leading brand owners like Chanel BV, Ralph Lauren Netherlands BV and The Swatch Group Ltd. Sales in 2023 were…

Retail current value sales of premium and luxury cars increased by 2% in 2023 to total EUR4.7 billion. This performance owed much to heightened demand from high-earning consumers, who were better able to show resilience against macroeconomic…

The retail unit volume growth of milk formula packaging within baby food packaging in the Netherlands at the end of the review period was driven by the increasing trend towards formula feeding among Dutch parents. This trend was due to factors such…

Chocolate confectionery packaging, which dominates demand for confectionery packaging in the Netherlands in retail unit volume share terms, continued to record a positive performance in 2022. This was due to factors such as chocolate being a beloved…

Shelf stable milk packaging faced slow-moving growth in retail unit volumes within dairy in the Netherlands towards the end of the review period, primarily due to evolving consumer preferences. The Dutch market has witnessed a shift towards fresh and…

The stagnant performance by meals and soup packaging in retail unit volume growth terms in the Netherlands is attributed to changing consumer preferences and lifestyles. Dutch consumers are increasingly seeking fresh and healthier food options, with…

Plant-based milk packaging, which dominates overall demand for packaging within plant-based dairy in the Netherlands, experienced further growth in retail unit volumes in 2022, due to a growing trend towards alternative diets and lifestyles driven by…

The growth of shelf stable fruit within processed fruit and vegetables packaging in retail unit volumes in the Netherlands towards the end of the review period was attributed to changing consumer lifestyles and preferences. Dutch consumers are…

The ongoing dynamic retail unit volume growth recorded by packaging for meat and seafood substitutes including tofu within processed meat and seafood packaging at the end of the review was due to the rising popularity of plant-based and vegetarian…

In a repeat of 2021’s weaker performance, the decline in retail unit volumes of sauces, dips, and condiments packaging in 2022 in the Netherlands was due to a stabilising of demand following the stockpiling witnessed in 2020 due to pandemic-related…

Following the surge in demand for sweet spreads in 2020 in line with pandemic-induced home seclusion, thereby enabling more frequent breakfast and snacking opportunities, retail unit volumes of sweet spreads packaging in the Netherlands stagnated…