Netherlands: Market for Prepared Dishes And Meals 2024

Market Size for Prepared Dishes And Meals in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch prepared dish and meal market increased by 2.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Dishes And Meals in the Netherlands

In value terms, prepared dish and meal production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Exports from the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of prepared dishes and meals, which increased by 9.7% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared dish and meal exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 41% share of total exports. The UK, Turkey, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Italy, South Africa, China and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for prepared dish and meal exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Poland, Turkey, Italy, China, Sweden, Denmark and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +13.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 prepared dish and meal export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Dishes And Meals

Imports into the Netherlands

Prepared dish and meal imports into the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ireland, the UK, Italy, Sri Lanka, the United States, Denmark, Poland, Thailand, Indonesia and China, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +47.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared dish and meal suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 47% of total imports. The UK, France, Italy, Ireland, China, Poland, Denmark, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +43.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prepared dish and meal import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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