Netherlands: Preserved Swine Belly Market 2021

Preserved Swine Belly Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2020, the Dutch preserved swine belly market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Swine Belly Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preserved swine belly production rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Preserved Swine Belly Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bellies and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine belly exports reached $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved swine belly exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, France, Serbia, Ireland, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Romania (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved swine belly exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Finland, Belgium, Ireland, Serbia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average preserved swine belly export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, preserved swine belly export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Swine Belly Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2020, purchases abroad of bellies and cuts of swine (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved swine belly imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved swine belly to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved swine belly imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved swine belly to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average preserved swine belly import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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