Benelux: Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux meat-preparation industrial machinery market declined rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -34.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in Benelux

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,356% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports in Benelux

Meat-preparation industrial machinery exports expanded sharply to X units in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), creating a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat-preparation industrial machinery exports from the Netherlands stood at -1.0%. At the same time, Belgium (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +2.1% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest meat-preparation industrial machinery supplier in Benelux, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, falling by -12.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.6%).

Meat-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X units of industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry were imported in Benelux; picking up by 7.7% against the year before. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 65%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat-preparation industrial machinery imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -16.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of meat-preparation industrial machinery imports in 2022 were the Netherlands (X units), together finishing at 100% of total import.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry imports, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry in Benelux.

In the Netherlands, meat-preparation industrial machinery imports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -4.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform