Netherlands: Frozen Pork Carcase Market 2025

Frozen Pork Carcase Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch frozen pork carcase market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, frozen pork carcase production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 55%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen carcases of pig meat decreased by -49.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 272%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 261% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for frozen pork carcase exports from the Netherlands, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines stood at +83.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+42.5% per year) and Serbia (+73.3% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen carcases of pig meat exports from the Netherlands, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines stood at +109.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+43.6% per year) and Serbia (+66.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 the Philippines (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen carcases of pig meat increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 788% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 793% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pork carcase to the Netherlands, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +75.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+10.3% per year) and Poland (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen carcases of pig meat to the Netherlands, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +66.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+13.5% per year) and Poland (-12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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