Netherlands: Market for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt contraction. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases decreased by -0.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from the Netherlands, together comprising 45% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +57.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases exported from the Netherlands were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +65.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average export price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases imported into the Netherlands surged to X tons, growing by 29% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to the Netherlands, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.2% per year) and Spain (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases to the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+6.4% per year) and Spain (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for frozen pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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