Netherlands: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch canned meat market, when its value decreased by -73.6% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Canned Meat Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, canned meat production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, canned meat exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons, picking up by 24% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned meat exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 60% of total exports. France, Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +87.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for canned meat exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Japan and Greece, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Japan, with a CAGR of +77.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of canned meat were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 6.9% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, China, Denmark, France and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Brazil, China, France, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

China, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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