
Netherlands - Fresh or Chilled Carcases of Pig Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in the Netherlands
The Dutch fresh pork carcase market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a modest expansion. Fresh pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Fresh Pork Carcase Production in the Netherlands
In value terms, fresh pork carcase production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Fresh Pork Carcase Exports
Exports from the Netherlands
In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh pork carcase exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 84% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for fresh pork carcase exported from the Netherlands were Greece ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +55.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fresh Pork Carcase Imports
Imports into the Netherlands
In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat into the Netherlands surged to X tons, increasing by 20% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 101%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest fresh pork carcase supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +19.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+67.9% per year) and Germany (-7.6% per year).
In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to the Netherlands, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.1% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+59.2% per year) and Germany (-5.3% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10111230 - Fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)
Country coverage:
- Netherlands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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