Netherlands: Bacon And Ham Market 2024

Bacon And Ham Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Dutch bacon and ham market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.9% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Bacon And Ham Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, bacon and ham production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Bacon And Ham Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Bacon and ham exports from the Netherlands totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 5% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, bacon and ham exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for bacon and ham exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, bacon and ham exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+4.1% per year) and Denmark (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat exports from the Netherlands, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+1.2% per year) and Denmark (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bacon and ham export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 3.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bacon And Ham Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of bacon, ham and other dried, salted or smoked pig meat were imported into the Netherlands; with an increase of 3.6% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 84%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bacon and ham imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of bacon and ham imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 83% of total imports. Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +123.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bacon and ham suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +121.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bacon and ham import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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