Benelux: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux poultry market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Poultry Production in Benelux

In value terms, poultry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of poultry production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, poultry production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), twofold.

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

In 2022, the average poultry yield in Benelux amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the poultry yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production expanded slightly to X heads in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of poultry in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the poultry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Poultry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of poultry imported in Benelux expanded remarkably to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of poultry, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the poultry imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported poultry in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, poultry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform