Number of greenhouse horticulture farms in the Netherlands 2007-2021
Between 2007 and 2021, the number of greenhouse horticulture farms in the Netherlands nearly halved, from over 1,500 to just 822. 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 11,189, and the number of fruit farms fell by more than 350 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 more than 500 farms in the last decade, from 1,511 in 2011 to 2,063 in 2021. 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 2021, the value of agri-food products exported from the country reached more than 100 billion euros. Neighboring country Germany was the most important trading partner for agricultural products. In 2021, 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 more than 500 farms in the last decade, from 1,511 in 2011 to 2,063 in 2021. 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 2021, the value of agri-food products exported from the country reached more than 100 billion euros. Neighboring country Germany was the most important trading partner for agricultural products. In 2021, a large share of the agricultural products exported from the Netherlands was destined for Germany.
