Number of greenhouse horticulture farms in the Netherlands 2007-2020
Between 2007 and 2020, the number of greenhouse horticulture farms in the Netherlands nearly halved, from over 1,500 to just 850. This is not an isolated trend. In roughly the same period, other types of agricultural farms also decreased in number – although they did not experience such a steep fall as the greenhouse farms. The number of arable farms for example decreased from over 12,000 to just 10,979, and the number of fruit farms fell by more than 300 as well in the last 10 years.
Organic farming is booming
Going against the general trend, the number of organic farms in the Netherlands actually enjoyed a growth of nearly 500 farms in the last decade, from 1,462 in 2010 to 1,952 in 2019. Similarly, the number of organic tree nurseries more than doubled, reaching 42 in 2017, the latest year with data available.
Export of agricultural products
Although the number of production sites is decreasing, the Netherlands remains one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in the world. In 2018, the value of agri-food products exported from the country reached nearly 90 billion euros. Neighboring country Germany was the most important trading partner for agricultural products. In 2020, a large share of the agricultural products exported from the Netherlands was destined for Germany.
Organic farming is booming
Going against the general trend, the number of organic farms in the Netherlands actually enjoyed a growth of nearly 500 farms in the last decade, from 1,462 in 2010 to 1,952 in 2019. Similarly, the number of organic tree nurseries more than doubled, reaching 42 in 2017, the latest year with data available.
Export of agricultural products
Although the number of production sites is decreasing, the Netherlands remains one of the largest exporters of agricultural products in the world. In 2018, the value of agri-food products exported from the country reached nearly 90 billion euros. Neighboring country Germany was the most important trading partner for agricultural products. In 2020, a large share of the agricultural products exported from the Netherlands was destined for Germany.
