Netherlands: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch market for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat, when its value decreased by -97.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a sharp setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 151%. Fresh or chilled salmonoids meat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exported from the Netherlands declined to X tons, waning by -6.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 143% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Finland totaled +138.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+116.8% per year) and France (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports from the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland totaled +132.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+25.1% per year) and Italy (+4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -46% 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 2020 when the average export price increased by 59%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat decreased by -89.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,652% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 940%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids meat supplier to the Netherlands, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X kg), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark stood at +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+10.1% per year) and France (-31.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids meat suppliers to the Netherlands were Denmark ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 93% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +29.4%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+39.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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