In the Netherlands, agricultural prices and quantities have seen significant changes in recent years. Land prices hit a record high of €81,500 per hectare in 2024, driven by strong demand from both agriculture and housing sectorsNL TIMES. This has been particularly evident in dairy farming, where more land is being acquired to manage manure disposal due to regulatory changesNL TIMES.Regarding exports, the value of Dutch agricultural exports reached nearly €124 billion in 2023, with notable increases in the export of vegetables and fruit, driven by higher prices rather than volume changes. For example, vegetable prices rose due to weather conditions and increased storage costsCENTRAAL BUREAU VOOR DE STATISTIEK. Meanwhile, exports of meat also showed modest growth, with a 2% increase in 2023CENTRAAL BUREAU VOOR DE STATISTIEK.These trends reflect a broader shift in the agricultural sector, with rising costs affecting both the production and export dynamics. Additionally, market demands in countries like Spain are driving growth, contrasting with reduced demand from ChinaCENTRAAL BUREAU VOOR DE STATISTIEK.
