Netherlands: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch fresh beef carcase market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,491%. Fresh beef carcase production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh beef carcase exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 67% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Spain, Croatia, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +15.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh beef carcase exported from the Netherlands were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 65% of total exports. Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Croatia, Austria, Greece, Denmark, Portugal and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal, when their volume increased by 3.5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest fresh beef carcase supplier to the Netherlands, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-7.1% per year) and Belgium (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal to the Netherlands, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-5.0% per year) and Belgium (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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