Netherlands: Preserved Beef Market 2025

Preserved Beef Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fifth year in a row, the Dutch preserved beef market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 429% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Beef Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preserved beef production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Beef Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of beef and veal (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) decreased by -86.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved beef exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved beef exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 89% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Bulgaria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +25.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved beef exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Bulgaria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

France, with a CAGR of +31.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved beef export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 168% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Beef Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of beef and veal (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) imported into the Netherlands surged to X tons, jumping by 23% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 722% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved beef imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved beef imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Austria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +125.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved beef suppliers to the Netherlands were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Germany, Lithuania, Austria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +132.7%, 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

In 2021, the average preserved beef import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 569%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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