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The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, as well as demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in the Netherlands.

In 2024, the Dutch food processing industry continued to face challenges due to geopolitical tensions, market uncertainty, and rising raw material costs, all of which are causing price fluctuations.

Between 2018 and 2024, U.S. exports of confectionery products have skyrocketed from $4 million to $28 million and exports of chocolate and cocoa product grown from $16 million to a record high $31 million.

This report describes the current trends and developments of the industrial hemp sector in the Netherlands. Key highlight include the Netherlands’ National Approach Biobased Building, a strategy for construction through which it aims to have 30 percent of all newly built houses and utility buildings constructed with at least 30 percent bio-based construction materials by 2030.

The Netherlands, as a Member State of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives. However, rules for the certification of imports are complicated and, in practice, are not always harmonized across EU Member States.

The Netherlands, as a Member State of the European Union (EU), conforms to all EU regulations and directives.

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, demographic trends, and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in the Netherlands.

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

The turnover of the Dutch foodservice market in 2018 was valued at USD 23.7 billion, up by almost 6 percent.

Dutch food company, HAK, introduced Nutri-score logos on their products on September 1, 2019, which the company says will enable consumers to make healthier choices when buying food.

The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

The Dutch retail sector is fairly consolidated, with the two largest food retailers controlling 55 percent of the market.