Netherlands: Goat Meat Market 2024

Goat Meat Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch goat meat market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Goat Meat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, goat meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat meat in the Netherlands was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The goat meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in the Netherlands reduced slightly to X heads in 2022, declining by -4.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production increased by +86.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of goat meat were exported from the Netherlands; declining by -14.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for goat meat exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, goat meat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+55.4% per year) and Belgium (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for goat meat exports from the Netherlands, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+47.1% per year) and Portugal (+6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 UK (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 833% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 700%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of goat meat imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +73.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest goat meat suppliers to the Netherlands were Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +91.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -18.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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