Webinar: Exporting Spices and Herbs to the Netherlands
Exporting spices and herbs to the Netherlands offers interesting opportunities. The Netherlands is an important European trade hub, with strong import, processing and re-export activities. For exporters, this means access not only to Dutch buyers, but often also to wider European distribution channels.
This webinar focuses on the Dutch market for spices and herbs. By joining this webinar, you wil learn how the Dutch market works, what buyers are looking for, and how exporters can better prepare for successful market entry.
We will look at the following questions:
- What makes the Netherlands an interesting market for spices and herbs?
- Which spices and herbs does the Netherlands import most, and from which countries?
- How does the Netherlands function as a European trade hub for spices and herbs?
- What trends are shaping Dutch demand, such as convenience, organic, sustainability?
- What do Dutch importers and buyers typically expect from exporters?
- What are the most common compliance issues for spices and herbs entering the Dutch/EU market through the Netherlands?
- How can exporters reduce the risk of rejection and build trust with Dutch buyers?
Join us to learn how to meet European regulations and make your exports to Europe smoother and more successful.
For whom?
This webinar is for (exporting) entrepreneurs and business support organisations active in the spices and herbs sector.
Agenda
| 11:00 – 11:05 | Welcome and introduction by CBI |
| 11:05 - 11:25 | Dutch import data: key products, origins, trade flows and market structure |
| 11:25 - 11:35 | Trends in the Dutch spices and herbs market | Q&A with Dutch importer |
| 11:35 - 11:50 | Compliance challenges for spices and herbs entering the Dutch market |
| 11:50 - 12:00 | How to do business with Dutch buyers | Q&A with Dutch importer |
| 12:00 - 12:20 | Questions and answers |
| 12:20 | Closing remarks |
Presenters
Thomas Vonk will host this webinar. Thomas is the CBI Programme Manager Market Intelligence for the spices and herbs sector.
Presenters include:
Warner Uiterwijk
Warner is International Trade Consultant at Globally Cool. He is a seasoned expert in export quality and market research, with over 20 years of experience in the agri-food sector. He has extensive technical expertise in food engineering and a strong track record in the spices and herbs industry. Warner has supported exporters worldwide in meeting international standards, combining deep market insight with a practical understanding of food safety and quality management across the supply chain.
Guest speaker (to be announced)
Register
Join us for this webinar on 23 June 2026 at 11:00 – 12:20 CEST.
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