Benelux: Market for Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs 2025

Market Size for Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs in Benelux

The Benelux meat and fish extracts market declined sharply to $X in 2021, reducing by -42.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs in Benelux

In value terms, meat and fish extracts production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 46%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +93.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat and fish extracts exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the major exporter of extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, achieving 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a 23% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs exports, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+31 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -30.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest meat and fish extracts supplier in Benelux, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to +7.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -30.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.1%).

Imports of Extracts And Juices Of Meat, Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs were imported in Benelux; waning by -35.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and fish extracts imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 68% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 30% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the extracts and juices of meat, fish, crustaceans and molluscs imports, with a CAGR of -2.1% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-13.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest meat and fish extracts importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -12.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform