Netherlands: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch fresh whole chicken market decreased by -33.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -33.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19%. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -12.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 95% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +6.8%, 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 fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled whole chickens were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 101% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Hungary and Poland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-12.9% per year) and France (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -25.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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